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REGULATION) ACT, 1996

The Karnataka Inland Fisheries (Conservation, Development and Regulation) Act, 1996

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This law governs the fishing industry within Karnataka's inland waters to ensure the sustainable management of fish resources. It requires anyone engaging in fishing activities to obtain a government license, which helps control the number of people fishing and the methods used. The legislation aims to balance the needs of the fishing community with the necessity of conserving aquatic life for the future. By setting rules for licensing and prohibiting unregulated fishing, the Act protects fish populations and supports the development of the inland fisheries sector in the state.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title, commencement and application
  3. 2. Protection Act, 1973 (Central Act 53 of 1972) and in any area beyond territorial waters.
  4. 3. Prohibition of fishing.
  5. 4. Registration for fish breeding
  6. 5. Provided that no such cancellation shall be made except after giving to the holder of registration certificate a reasonable opportunity of being heard.
  7. 6. Regulation of fishing
  8. 7. Declaration of sanctuary
  9. 8. Constitution of Inland Fisheries Advisory Board
  10. 9. Disqualification for the membership of the Board
  11. 10. Term of office and conditions of service of nominated members
  12. 11. Removal of members
  13. 12. Casual vacancies
  14. 13. Meetings of the Board
  15. 14. Power of entry, search, seizure and detention
  16. 15. Penalties
  17. 16. Punishment for wrongful seizure
  18. 17. Power to compound offence
  19. 18. Cognizance of offence.- No court shall take cognizance of any offence under this
  20. 19. Operation of other laws not barred
  21. 20. Offence by companies
  22. 21. Officers to be the public servants
  23. 22. Protection of action taken in good faith
  24. 23. Power to make rules
  25. 24. Repeal and savings
  26. Schedule. Schedule

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