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Bare Act

The Manipur Fisheries Act, 1988

General198816 sections

This law governs the management and protection of fish resources in the state of Manipur. It vests control of declared fisheries in the government and defines what counts as private or religious water. The Act empowers government officers to regulate fishing activities and imposes strict penalties, including up to one year in prison or fines, for anyone who violates its rules. It also grants officers the authority to arrest individuals without a warrant if they suspect a crime, ensuring that fishing laws are enforced effectively and that the state maintains control over its aquatic resources.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Vesting of declared fishery
  4. 4. Right to Fisheries
  5. 5. Penalties
  6. 7. Arrest without warrant
  7. 8. Jurisdiction of Criminal Courts
  8. 9. Power to compound offences
  9. 10. Officers to be deemed Public servants
  10. 11. Indemnity
  11. 12. Power to make rules
  12. 13. Power to make rules
  13. 14. Repeal and Saving
  14. Schedule. THE SCHEDULE (See Section 10)
  15. Statement of Objects and Reasons. STATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND REASONS
  16. Financial Memorandum. FINANCIAL MEMORANDUM

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