The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act

Prohibition of fishing in maritime zones of India by foreign vessels

Grant of licences

Prohibition of fishing by Indian citizens, etc., using foreign vessels

Cancellation or suspension of licence or permit

Foreign vessel entering maritime zones of India without licence or permit to stow  gear

Fishing for scientific research, investigation, etc


REGULATION OF FISHING BY FOREIGN VESSELS


Subject to the provisions
of this Act, no foreign vessel shall, except under and in accordance with--

(a) a licence granted under section 4; or

(b) a permit granted under section 5,

by the Central Government, be used for fishing within any maritime zone of India.


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