Prohibition of use of fishing vessels in contravention to the Regulations made under section 4

No owner or master of a fishing vessel shall use, or cause or allow to be used, such fishing vessels for fishing in any manner which contravenes an order made under section 4: Provided that nothing in such order shall be construed as preventing the passage of any fishing vessel from, or to, the shore, through any specified area for the purpose of fishing in such other area or for any other purpose: Provided further that the passing of such fishing vessel through any specified area shall not in any manner cause any damage to any fishing nets or tackles belonging to any person who is engaged in fishing in the specified water area by using any traditional fishing craft such as catamaran, country craft, or canoe. (1) The authorised officer, if after holding an enquiry under sub-section (1) of section 11 is satisfied that the additional conditions should be imposed upon the licensee who has been granted a licence either under section 6 or under section 8, may call upon such licensee to produce the licence for amending it and on such production, he may after any condition or add one or more conditions or demand, subject to the provisions of rule 3 or rule 4 as the case may be, and after giving an opportunity of being heard to the licensee additional security deposit. (2) If such a licensee fails to comply with any order passed by the authorised officer under sub-rule (1), the licence shall be cancelled forthwith.