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

Central · 1981

  • S. 1Short title and commencement.
  • S. 2Definitions.
  • S. 3Prohibition of fishing in maritime zones of India by foreign vessels.
  • S. 4Grant of licences.
  • S. 5Prohibition of fishing by Indian citizens, etc., using foreign vessels.
  • S. 6Cancellation or suspension of licence or permit.
  • S. 7Foreign vessel entering maritime zones of India without licence or permit to stow gear.
  • S. 8Fishing for scientific research, investigation, etc.
  • S. 9Authorised officers and their powers.
  • S. 10Penalty for contravention of section 3.
  • S. 11Omitted.
  • S. 12Omitted.
  • S. 13Confiscation of vessels, etc.
  • S. 14Penalty for contravention of section 7.
  • S. 15Penalty for obstruction of authorised officers.
  • S. 16Court to pass certain orders.
  • S. 17Offences by companies.
  • S. 18Offences to be cognizable.
  • S. 19Cognizance and trial of offences.
  • S. 20Magistrate’s power to impose enhanced penalties.
  • S. 21Place of trial.
  • S. 22Presumptions.
  • S. 23Protection of action taken in good faith.
  • S. 24Act to supplement other laws.
  • S. 25Power to make rules.
  • S. 26Removal of difficulties.
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