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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 title
An 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