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Order of the Government of Maharashtra regulating the fishing in specified areas (Order No. Lavesu-499/14141/(C.R.-88)/ ADF-14).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Maharashtra
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Territorial sea
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Order prohibits the use of purse-seine gear operated by mechanized fishing vessels within the territorial waters of Greater Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg Districts, and prohibits the landing of the catch caught with such gear beyond the territorial waters in any port other than the Mirkarwada (Ratnagiri) port in Ratnagiri District.

Full text
English
Website
indianlegal.icsf.net

References - Legislation

Implements

Maharashtra Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1981 (Act No. LIV of 1981).

Legislation | India | 1981 (2012)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Basic legislation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX