The Bihar Fish Jalkar Management Act, 2006
The Bihar Fish Jalkar Management Act, 2006
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This Act regulates the management of water bodies known as Jalkars in Bihar, which are used for rearing fish and aquatic plants like Makhana and Singhara. It applies to professional fishermen and their co-operative societies, establishing committees to oversee the settlement of fishing rights and the fixation of reserve deposits. By organizing these resources and setting clear rules for production and pricing, the legislation aims to ensure sustainable aquaculture, prevent disputes over water access, and improve the economic livelihood of the fishing community in the state.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, Extent and Commencement
- 2. Definitions :-
- 3. List of Jalkars and Classification :-
- 4. Fisheries Officer.
- 5. Reserve Deposit amount in next four years will be fixed by the District Fisheries Officer.
- 6. Long Term Settlement :-
- 7. Collector may cancel the settlement but the beneficiary shall be given an opportunity to be heard before taking such a decision.
- 8. Jalkars shall be cancelled for the next financial year and settled by limited bid for the valid period of reserve jama as per procedure laid down in section 8.
- 9. Settlement of Jalkars at a time :-
- 10. Distribution of Jalkars :-
- 11. Declaration of Parta :- Site inspection report will be placed before the Reserve Deposit
- 12. Claims of Reschedulement /Remission :-
- 13. District Fisheries Officer may order for drawing of water for irrigation when the water level is minimum average five feets in these jalkars.
- 14. Appeal and Revision :-
- 15. No investment shall be made in the disputed Jalkars by any party in the period of an appeal .
- 16. Bar of Jurisdiction of Court :- Save in so far as expressly provided in this Act, no
- 17. Offences and Penalties :-
- 18. Such offence shall be cognizable.
- 19. Removal of difficulty :-
- 20. Repeal and Savings
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