Amendment status not verified — confirm the current text below against the official source.
(1) The authorised officer shall keep the fishing vessel impounded Disposal of under section 15 in such place and in such manner as may be prescribed. seized fish. (2) In the absence of any facilities for the storage of the fish seized, the authorised officer may, if he is of the opinion that the disposal of such fish is necessary, dispose of such fish by sale and deposit the proceeds thereof with the State Government in the manner prescribed. 117 The West Bengal Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1993. [West Ben. Act (Chapter 111.—Penalties.—Sections 17, 18.) Adjudica- tion. Penalty.