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Lakshadweep Marine Fisheries Regulation, 2026

The Lakshadweep Marine Fisheries Regulation, 2026

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The Lakshadweep Marine Fisheries Regulation, 2026, governs fishing and related activities within the territorial waters of the Union territory of Lakshadweep. It mandates that all fishing vessels and offshore platforms obtain a valid license from an authorised officer to operate. The Act empowers the Administrator to regulate fishing methods, protect marine ecosystems, and prohibit destructive practices like using explosives. It establishes a clear legal framework for monitoring, enforcement, and adjudication of offences. For citizens, this ensures sustainable marine resource management, protects traditional fishing rights, and provides a structured process for licensing, appeals, and penalties for non-compliance.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2Definitions
  3. 3Authorisation of Officers
  4. 4Power to notify specified area, port, fishing harbour and fish landing centre
  5. 5Power to regulate or prohibit certain matters within specified areas

Chapter II LICENSING OF FISHING AND FISHING RELATED ACTIVITIES →

  1. 6Prohibition of fishing or fishing related activities without licence
  2. 7Cancellation and suspension of licence
  3. 8Information to authorised officer and port authority
  4. 9Voyage report to be furnished by owner of licensed fishing vessel
  5. 10Power to enter any fishing vessel
  6. 11Appeal to adjudicating officer
  7. 12Power to enter, search and seizure of fishing vessel
  8. 13Adjudication

Chapter III MONITORING, CONTROL AND SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM →

  1. 14Monitoring, control, surveillance measures and enforcement

Chapter IV CONTRAVENTIONS AND PENALTIES →

  1. 15Penalties for contravention by fishing vessels
  2. 16Appeal
  3. 17Power of Appellate Authority to call for and examine record of any order passed by adjudicating officer
  4. 18Provided that no such order shall be made without giving the person affected an opportunity of being heard in the matter.
  5. 19Contraventions by companies

Chapter V MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 20Measures for sustainable fishing and fishing related activities
  2. 21Power to exempt
  3. 22Provided that no notification issued under this sub-section shall remain in force for more than six months at a time from the date of issuance of such notification.
  4. 23Recovery of dues under Regulation
  5. 24Power to make rules
  6. 25Laying of rules before Parliament
  7. 26Power to remove difficulties
  8. 27Repeal and saving

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