Section 6: Punishment of destruction of fish by explosives

If any person uses any explosive substances in any water with intent thereby to kill, catch or destroy any fish, he shall be punishable with fine which may “Rupees Two thousand minimum” and in addition to the above “ the amount of maximum fine shall be prescribed in such a manner as may be determined by the State Government from time to time.. (2) Whoever, having already been convicted of an offence under subsection (1) is again convicted thereunder, shall, on every subsequent conviction, be punishable with fine which may “Rupees Two thousand minimum” and in addition to the above “ the amount of maximum fine shall be prescribed in such a manner as may be determined by the State Government from time to time. (3) If a person is found to be in possession of a dynamite or any other explosive substance for the purpose of killing the fish near or in the vicinity or on the bank of a river, rivulet, khad, pond, lake, reservoir which are habitated by the fishes, shall unless he explains satisfactorily that his possession or control over such a dynamite or the explosive substance was for a lawful object, be punishable with fine may “ the amount of maximum fine shall be such as may be prescribed by the State Government from time to time.