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Tamil Nadu Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1983 (Act No. 8 of 1983).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Tamil Nadu
Document type
Legislation
Date
1983
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette (Extraordinary), No. 106 of 5 March 1983, 16 pp.
Long title
An Act to provide for the regulation, restriction and prohibition of fishing by fishing vessels in the sea along the whole part of the coast line of the State.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Access right Coastal zone management Territorial sea Fishing area Fishing authorization Protected fishing area Protection of species Basic legislation Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act consists of 27 sections divided into 4 Chapters: Preliminary (I); Regulation, restriction, or prohibition of fishing in the specified area (II); Penalties (III); Miscellaneous (IV).

Full text
English
Website
www.mpeda.gov.in

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Tamil Nadu Marine Fishing Regulation Rules, 1983.

Legislation | India | 1983

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Royalties/fees, Seasons, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Tamil Nadu Marine Fishing Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2016.

Legislation | India | 2016

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Marine fisheries, Access right, Coastal zone management, Territorial sea, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Protected fishing area, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX