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Order of the Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development under paragraph (a) of Sub-section (1) of Section 31 of the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act, No. 2 of 1996.

Country/Territory
Sri Lanka
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Extraordinary) No. 1801/29, 14 March 2013, pp. 1A and 2A.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Marine fisheries
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Order establishes a fishing area as specified below: the portion of the sea bounded by landward coastal stretch from Kadiraweli to Kallar and the seaward boundary along the 30m contour in the sea defined by the co-ordinates given in the following schedule and the attached map situated in the district of Batticaloa in the Eastern Province is designated as "East Coast (Batticaloa District) Fisheries Management Area". Geographical map and coordinates are attached to the Schedule.

Full text
English
Website
www.documents.gov.lk

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act 1996, No. 2 of 1996.

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1996 (2016)

Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Institution, Fishing vessel, Registration, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Aquaculture, Dispute settlement, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX