Submission of return by the permit holder

Submission of return by the permit holder.—(1) The owner or possessor who has obtained permit for ice plant, pre-processing centre or processing centre and the auctioneer who has obtained licence for fish landing centre, harbour or market shall submit a return to the Authorised Officer, in the manner as may be prescribed and within the time as may be prescribed.

1. (2) The Authorised Officer shall examine the returns and ensure their accuracy and clarity.
2. (3) For ensuring the accuracy of the returns, the Authorised Officer may require the licence/permit holder to produce the connected records.
3. (4) For ensuring the accuracy of the returns, the licence/permit holder shall have the responsibility to produce the records as required by the Authorised Officer.
4. (5) Any person who contravenes the provisions in this section shall be subjected to penal actions under section 29 of this Act.