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The PUDUCHERRY MARINE FISHING REGULATION ACT, 2008

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The Puducherry Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 2008, establishes a legal framework to manage and regulate marine fishing activities within the territorial waters of the Union Territory of Puducherry. It aims to protect the livelihoods of traditional fishermen by restricting mechanized and deep-sea fishing vessels to areas beyond three nautical miles from the coastline. The Act mandates the registration and licensing of all fishing vessels, sets operational timings, and provides for the conservation of marine resources. It empowers government officials to enforce these rules, adjudicate violations, and impose penalties, ensuring sustainable fishing practices and maintaining order at sea.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Authorised officer for the purposes of any provision of this Act
  4. 4. Power to regulate, restrict or prohibit certain matters within specified area
  5. 5. Prohibition of use of fishing vessel in contravention of any order made under section 4
  6. 6. Licensing of fishing vessels
  7. 7. Prohibition of fishing by using fishing vessels which are not licensed
  8. 8. Cancellation, suspension and amendment of licences
  9. 9. Registration of fishing vessels, boat building yards, etc
  10. 10. Information to be given to the authorised officer about movement of fishing vessels
  11. 11. Returns to be furnished by owners of registered fishing vessels
  12. 12. Finality of orders under sections 6, 8 and 9
  13. 13. Appeal against an order made under section 6, section 8 or section 9
  14. 14. Powers and duties of fishery officers
  15. 15. Power to enter and search fishing vessels
  16. 16. Custody of fishing vessels and disposal of seized fish
  17. 17. Adjudication
  18. 18. Penalty
  19. 19. Constitution of Appellate Board and appeal to Appellate Board
  20. 20. Revision by Appellate Board
  21. 21. Powers of the adjudicating officer and the Appellate Board
  22. 22. Offences by companies
  23. 23. Exemptions
  24. 24. Protection of action taken in good faith
  25. 25. Power to make rules
  26. 26. Power to remove difficulties

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