Section 4: Right of fishing during the monsoon season

Notwithstanding anything contained in any law, judgment, decree or order of court, the traditional fishermen have the right to conduct pelagic fishery during monsoon season using traditional and modified traditional crafts and gears within the territorial waters:

Provided that no fishing craft, gear or vessel, which if used would harm the juvenile fish, egg of the fish and such other species which are necessary for the rejuvenation of the marine wealth found in the sea bed shall be used:

Provided further that, the Government may by an order, ban the right of fishing conferred under this section if they are convinced that any person misuse such fishery which is harmful to fish breeding and fish wealth in the seabed.