The Maharashtra Fisheries Act, 1960
The Maharashtra Fisheries Act, 1960
General196014 sections
This Act provides laws to protect fish and control fishing in the state of Maharashtra. It forbids the illegal use of explosives or poisons to catch fish and gives state officials the authority to manage fisheries and issue fishing permits in designated waters. The law also outlines how fishing rights are given to local village authorities for smaller ponds and tanks, ensuring the money earned from these waters is used for local development. By setting clear rules, it aims to prevent overfishing and maintain the state’s marine and freshwater resources for future generations.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Destruction of fish by explosions in, or by poisoning, waters.
- 4. Protection of fish in selected waters.
- 5. Power to prohibit sale or barter of fish unlawfully taken.
- 6. Penalties.
- 7. Arrest without warrant for offence under the Act.
- 8. Jurisdiction inferior to that of Magistrate of Second Class extended.
- 9. Power to compound offences.
- 10. Officers to be deemed public servants.
- 11. Indemnity.
- 12. Dues under Act recoverable as arrears of land revenue.
- 13. Saving.
- 14. Repeal and savings.
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