Karnataka Inland Fisheries (Conservation, Development and Regulation) Act, 1996 (Act No. 27 of 2003). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Karnataka Document type Legislation Date 1996 (2003) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for conservation, development and regulation of inland fisheries in the State. Subject Fisheries Keyword Basic legislation Inland fisheries Freshwater fishes Fishing area Aquaculture Registration Authorization/permit Institution Protected fishing area Seasons Protection of species Fishery management and conservation Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes The Act enters into force on 1 October 2003. Abstract This Act, consisting of 24 sections divided into five Chapters and one Schedule provides for the conservation, development and regulation of inland fisheries in Karnataka State. This Act is considered necessary as the existing Acts namely: the Indian Fisheries Act, 1897 (Central Act IV of 1897), the Fisheries (Madras Amendment) Act, 1927 (Madras Act II of 1929), the Hyderabad Fisheries Act 1356 Fasli (Hyderabad Act 23 of 1356 Fasli), the Mysore Game and Fish Preservation Act, 1901 (Regulation II of 1901) which are in force in several parts of the State do not provide extensive provisions in this regard. It is also considered necessary to prevent extinction of different types of rare species of fish like Mahassar, Game fish, Live fish etc., by prohibiting fishing during the period from June to September. It is also necessary to preserve, develop and regulate the inland fisheries in a scientific manner and to provide for related matters. Full text English Website www.lawsofindia.org