Section 10: Penalty for contravention of section 3.

The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981Central Act · Act 42 of 1981

Where any foreign vessel is used in contravention of the provisions of section 3, the owner or master of such vessel shall,--

(a) in a case where such contravention takes place in any area within the territorial waters of India, be punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or with fine not exceeding rupees fifteen lakhs or with both; and

(b) in a case where such contravention takes place in any area within the exclusive economic zone of India, be punishable with fine not exceeding rupees ten lakhs.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981
Section	10
Marginal note	Penalty for contravention of section 3.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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