Act, enter and search such fishing vessel and impound such fishing vessel and seize any fish found in it.

Disposal of seized fish. –

1. (1) The authorised officer shall keep the fishing vessel, impounded under section 15 in such place and in such manner as may be prescribed.
2. (2) In the absence of suitable facilities for the storage of the fish sized, the authorised officer may, if he is of the opinion that the disposal of such fish is necessary, dispose of such fish and deposit the proceeds thereof in the prescribed manner in the office of the adjudicating officer.