The Maharashtra Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1981.
State Act of Maharashtra · Act 54 of 198127 provisions
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to provide for the regulation of fishing by fishing vessels in the sea along the coast line of the State of Maharashtra. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 54 of 1981 |
| Year | 1981 |
| Jurisdiction | State of Maharashtra |
| Ministry | Govt of Maharashtra |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 27 |
| Subjects | agriculture |
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- Section 1 Short title, extent and Commencement.
- Section 2 Definitions.
- Section 3 Constitution of Advisory and Monitoring Committees.
- Section 4 Power to regulate, restrict or prohibit certain fishing activities within specified area.
- Section 5 Prohibition of use of fishing vessels in contravention of any order made under section 4.
- Section 6 Licensing of fishing vessels.
- Section 7 Prohibition of using fishing vessels which are not licensed.
- Section 8 Cancellation, suspension and amendment of licence.
- Section 8A Licensing of master or Operator (tandel).
- Section 9 Registration of vessels.
- Section 10 Information to be given to Registration Officer about movement of fishing vessel and his permission to be obtained.
- Section 11 Returns to be made by owners of registered fishing vessels.
- Section 12 Finality of orders under sections 6, 8 and 9.
- Section 13 Appeals against orders refusing grant of license or registration, etc.
- Section 14 Power to enter and search fishing vessel.
- Section 15 Disposal of seized fish.
- Section 16 Adjudication.
- Section 17 Imposition of penalty.
- Section 18 Appeals against order of Adjudicating Officer and Appellate Authorities.
- Section 20 Power of Adjudicating Officer and the Appellate Authorities in relation to holding inquiry under this Act.
- Section 21 General provision for punishment of offences.
- Section 21A Cognizance of offences.
- Section 22 Offences by companies.
- Section 23 Exemptions.
- Section 24 Protection of action taken in good faith.
- Section 25 Power to make rules.
- Section 26 Saving.
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