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The Goa, Daman and Diu Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1980 and Rules, 1982

The Goa, Daman and Diu Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1980 and Rules, 1982

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The Goa, Daman and Diu Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1980 governs marine fishing activities along the coastline of Goa, Daman, and Diu. It applies to all fishing vessel owners, traditional boat operators, net manufacturers, and commercial fishers operating within the region's territorial waters. The law mandates the registration and licensing of all fishing vessels and nets, while empowering authorities to regulate net mesh sizes, fishing locations, and operating hours. This legislation matters because it balances scientific fish conservation with maritime safety, prevents overexploitation of marine life, and safeguards the traditional livelihoods of local artisanal fishers against commercial interference.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Authorisation of officers for the purpose of any provisions of this Act
  4. 4. Power to regulate restrict or prohibit certain matters within specified area
  5. 5. Prohibition of use of fishing vessels in contravention to the Regulations made under section 4
  6. 6. Licensing of fishing vessels
  7. 7. Power to regulate the mesh size of fishing nets
  8. 8. Licensing of Fishing nets
  9. 9. Prohibition of fishing using fishing vessels which are not licenced
  10. 10. Control on manufacture, sale or use of fishing nets
  11. 11. Cancellation, suspension and amendment of licences
  12. 12. Registration of vessels
  13. 13. Information to be given to the authorised officer about movement of fishing vessels
  14. 14. Returns to be made by owners of fishing vessels
  15. 15. Finality of orders under sections 6, 11 and 12
  16. 16. Appeals against orders refusing grant of licence etc
  17. 17. Demarcation of specified areas
  18. 18. Power to enter and search fishing vessels
  19. 19. Disposal of seized fish, etc
  20. 20. Adjudication
  21. 21. Penalty
  22. 22. Constitution of Appellate Board and appeal to Appellate Board
  23. 23. Revision by Appellate Board
  24. 24. Powers of the adjudicating officer and the Appellate Board in relation to holding an enquiry under this Act
  25. 25. Offences by Companies
  26. 26. Exemptions
  27. 27. Protection of action taken in good faith
  28. 28. Power to make rules
  29. FORM E. Application for Registration of a Fishing Vessel
  30. FORM F. Certificate of Registration of Fishing Vessel under Section 12 of the Goa, Daman and Diu Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1980
  31. FORM G. Registration Book
  32. FORM H. Notice of Intent to Move
  33. FORM I. Returns Form

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