Kerala Monsoon Fishery (Pelagic) Protection Act, 2007 (Act No. 13 of 2007). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Kerala Document type Legislation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for security of life and livelihood of the traditional fishermen and to ensure their subsistence by occupying pelagic fishery through tapping the unique pelagic fishery resources in the State like chakara in monsoon season and to regulate them and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishing authorization Marine fisheries Seasons Territorial sea Traditional rights/customary rights Fishing gear/fishing method Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract The purpose of this Act is to grant traditional fishermen the right to conduct pelagic fishery during the monsoon season using traditional and modified traditional crafts and gear within the territorial waters. Full text English Website www.india.gov.in