The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981
Central Act · Act 42 of 198124 provisions
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to provide for the regulation of fishing by foreign vessels in certain maritime zones of India and for matters connected therewith. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 42 of 1981 |
| Year | 1981 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 24 |
| Subjects | agriculture, social |
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- Section 1 Short title and commencement.
- Section 2 Definitions.
- Section 3 Prohibition of fishing in maritime zones of India by foreign vessels.
- Section 4 Grant of licences.
- Section 5 Prohibition of fishing by Indian citizens, etc., using foreign vessels.
- Section 6 Cancellation or suspension of licence or permit.
- Section 7 Foreign vessel entering maritime zones of India without licence or permit to stow gear.
- Section 8 Fishing for scientific research, investigation, etc.
- Section 9 Authorised officers and their powers.
- Section 10 Penalty for contravention of section 3.
- Section 13 Confiscation of vessels, etc.
- Section 14 Penalty for contravention of section 7.
- Section 15 Penalty for obstruction of authorised officers.
- Section 16 Court to pass certain orders.
- Section 17 Offences by companies.
- Section 18 Offences to be cognizable.
- Section 19 Cognizance and trial of offences.
- Section 20 Magistrate’s power to impose enhanced penalties.
- Section 21 Place of trial.
- Section 22 Presumptions.
- Section 23 Protection of action taken in good faith.
- Section 24 Act to supplement other laws.
- Section 25 Power to make rules.
- Section 26 Removal of difficulties.
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