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Sections 7-A, 7-B and 7C inserted vide H.P. Act No. 17 of 1989, effective from 6th July, 1989. THE HIMACHAL PRADESH FISHERIES ACT, 1976 7 (2) A person arrested under this section may be detained until his name and address have been correctly ascertained: Provided that no person so arrested shall be detained longer than it may be necessary for bringing him before a Magistrate, except under the order of a Magistrate for his detention. (3) Every fishery officer shall have the same powers of search and investigation relating to a fishing offence as a police officer of the rank of the Sub-Inspector has under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).