(1) The authorised officer may, if he has sufficient reason to believe that any fishing vessel is being or has been used in contravention of any of the provisions of this Regulation or of any order, notification or rules issued or made thereunder or any of the conditions of the licence granted under this Regulation, enter and search such fishing vessel and seize such fishing vessel and fish found on it and shall submit a report under sub-section (1) of section 13 to the adjudicating officer within such time as may be prescribed.
(2) The authorised officer shall detain the seized fishing vessel, at such place and in such manner as may be prescribed.
(3) The authorised officer may seize any fishing gear or fish aggregating devices as are prohibited for use under section 5, if he has found such fishing gear or fish aggregating devices onboard the fishing vessel, or used for the purpose of fishing or fishing related activities and shall submit a report under sub-section (1) of section 13 to the adjudicating officer within seven days from the date of such seizure.
(4) In the absence of suitable facilities for the storage of the fish seized, and where the authorised officer considers the disposal of such fish necessary, dispose of such fish and deposit the proceeds thereof in such manner as may be prescribed.