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The Maharashtra Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1981.

Act ID: 1981

The Maharashtra Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1981.

"An Act to provide for the regulation of fishing by fishing vessels in the sea along the coast line of the State of Maharashtra."

Table of Contents

28 Sections

Ch.

Sections

S.1Short title, extent and Commencement S.2Definitions S.3Constitution of Advisory and Monitoring Committees S.4Power to regulate, restrict or prohibit certain fishing activities within specified area S.5Prohibition of use of fishing vessels in contravention of any order made under section 4 S.6Licensing of fishing vessels S.7Prohibition of using fishing vessels which are not licensed S.8Cancellation, suspension and amendment of licence S.8ALicensing of master or Operator (tandel)S.9Registration of vessels S.10Information to be given to Registration Officer about movement of fishing vessel and his permission to be obtained S.11Returns to be made by owners of registered fishing vessels S.12Finality of orders under sections 6, 8 and 9 S.13Appeals against orders refusing grant of license or registration, etc S.14Power to enter and search fishing vessel S.15Disposal of seized fish S.16Adjudication S.17Imposition of penalty S.18Appeals against order of Adjudicating Officer and Appellate Authorities S.19Deleted S.20Power of Adjudicating Officer and the Appellate Authorities in relation to holding inquiry under this Act S.21General provision for punishment of offences S.21ACognizance of offences S.22Offences by companies S.23Exemptions S.24Protection of action taken in good faith S.25Power to make rules S.26Saving

The Maharashtra Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1981.

Act ID: 1981

The Maharashtra Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1981.

"An Act to provide for the regulation of fishing by fishing vessels in the sea along the coast line of the State of Maharashtra."

Table of Contents

28 Sections

Ch.

Sections

S.1Short title, extent and Commencement S.2Definitions S.3Constitution of Advisory and Monitoring Committees S.4Power to regulate, restrict or prohibit certain fishing activities within specified area S.5Prohibition of use of fishing vessels in contravention of any order made under section 4 S.6Licensing of fishing vessels S.7Prohibition of using fishing vessels which are not licensed S.8Cancellation, suspension and amendment of licence S.8ALicensing of master or Operator (tandel)S.9Registration of vessels S.10Information to be given to Registration Officer about movement of fishing vessel and his permission to be obtained S.11Returns to be made by owners of registered fishing vessels S.12Finality of orders under sections 6, 8 and 9 S.13Appeals against orders refusing grant of license or registration, etc S.14Power to enter and search fishing vessel S.15Disposal of seized fish S.16Adjudication S.17Imposition of penalty S.18Appeals against order of Adjudicating Officer and Appellate Authorities S.19Deleted S.20Power of Adjudicating Officer and the Appellate Authorities in relation to holding inquiry under this Act S.21General provision for punishment of offences S.21ACognizance of offences S.22Offences by companies S.23Exemptions S.24Protection of action taken in good faith S.25Power to make rules S.26Saving