This Regulation governs fishing operations in the lagoons and sea around the Union territory of Lakshadweep. The Regulation consists of 4 Chapters divided into 23 sections. The Administrator shall have the power to regulate, restrict or prohibit the follwing activities: fishing in any specified area; the use of fishing gear; catching specific fish species in specific periods, etc. (sect. 4). In order to carry out fishing operations, fishing vessels are to obtain both a licence (sect. 6) and a certificate of registration (sect. 9). Chapter III contains penal provisions and regulates seizure of catch and the impounding of vessels. The Administrator may, by order, constitute one or more Appellate Boards (sect. 17). Section 19 outlines powers of the Adjudicating officer and of the Appellate Board. Section 20 provides for offences committed by companies. Chapter IV deals with provisions of miscellaneous nature.
India · 2000-09-21