The Manipur Loktak Lake (Protection) (2nd Amendment) Act, 2011

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The Manipur Loktak Lake Protection Second Amendment Act, 2011, amends the state’s primary environmental conservation law. This legislation regulates ecological preservation and resource rights, directly applying to local fishermen who rely on the lake for their daily livelihood. By removing a restrictive clause from the original act and adding a new provision, this amendment officially secures a clear legal right for fishermen to fish in Loktak Lake, subject to government regulations. This crucial change matters because it aims to successfully balance the vital ecological protection of a unique wetland ecosystem with the sustainable economic survival of these local fishing communities.

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0. Preamble
1. B Short Title and commencement.
2. Amendment of Section 19.
3. Insertion of new Section 31A
4. Department Government of Manipur.

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