Bare Act
The Rajasthan Fisheries Act, 1953
The Rajasthan Fisheries Act, 1953 regulates fishing practices and aquatic conservation across the state of Rajasthan. It applies to public waters and designated private waters, prohibiting destructive fishing methods such as using explosives, poison, or water pollutants to catch or kill fish. The law empowers the state government to make rules controlling fishing techniques, gear types, licensing, catch sizes, and closed seasons. It also establishes penalties, including fines and imprisonment, while granting officers authority to arrest violators and confiscate illegal equipment. This Act matters because it protects aquatic biodiversity, prevents overexploitation, and maintains sustainable fisheries for economic and ecological balance.
- 1. Short title and commencement.
- 2. Interpretation.
- 3. Destruction of fish by exploslves.
- 4. Destruction of fish by poisoning.
- 5. Power to make rules.
- 6. Prohibition of fishing except under licence.
- 7. Power to prohibit sale of fish.
- 8. Penalties.
- 9. Arrest without warrant for offence under the Act.
- 10. Jurisdiction.
- 11. Power to compound offences.
- 12. Office to be deemed public servants.
- 13. Indemnity.
- 14. Repeal.
PDF: pending for this language.