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

An Act to provide for the regulation of fishing by foreign vessels in certain maritime zones of India and for matters connected therewith.
1981
List of Chapters & Sections

  1. PRELIMINARY

  2. 1
     Short title and commencement
  3. 2
     Definitions

  • REGULATION OF FISHING BY FOREIGN VESSELS

  • 3
     Prohibition of fishing in maritime zones of India by foreign vessels
  • 4
     Grant of licences
  • 5
     Prohibition of fishing by Indian citizens, etc., using foreign vessels
  • 6
     Cancellation or suspension of licence or permit
  • 7
     Foreign vessel entering maritime zones of India without licence or permit to stow gear
  • 8
     Fishing for scientific research, investigation, etc

  • POWERS OF SEARCH AND SEIZURE

  • 9
     Authorised officers and their powers

  • OFFENCES AND PENALTIES

  • 10
     Penalty for contravention of section 3
  • 11
     Penalty for contravention of licence
  • 12
     Penalty for contravention of permit
  • 13
     Confiscation of vessels, etc
  • 14
     Penalty for contravention of section 7
  • 15
     Penalty for obstruction of authorised officers
  • 16
     Court to pass certain orders
  • 17
     Offences by companies

  • MISCELLANEOUS

  • 18
     Offences to be cognizable
  • 19
     Cognizance and trial of offences
  • 20
     Magistrate’s power to impose enhanced penalties
  • 21
     Place of trial
  • 22
     Presumptions
  • 23
     Protection of action taken in good faith
  • 24
     Act to supplement other laws
  • 25
     Power to make rules
  • 26
     Removal of difficulties