Power to regulate, restrict or prohibit certain matters within specified area

(1) The Government may, having regard to the matters referred to in sub- section (2), by notification, regulate, restrict or prohibit,-

1. (a) the fishing in any specified area by such class or classes of fishing vessels as may be prescribed ; or
2. (b) the number of fishing vessels which may be used for fishing in any specified area ; or
3. (c) the catching in any specified area of such species of fish and for such period as may be specified in the notification ; or
4. (d) the use of such fishing gear in any specified area as may be prescribed.

1. (2) In making an order under sub-section (1), the Government shall have regard to the following matters namely : -
   • (a) the need to protect the interests of different sections of persons engaged in fishing particularly those engaged in fishing using traditional fishing craft such as country craft or canoe ;
   • (b) the number of fishing vessels which may be used for fishing in any specified area;
   • (c) the need to maintain law and order in the sea ; and
   • (d) any other matter that may be prescribed.