Punishment for destruction of fish by poisoning

(1) If any person puts any poison, bleaching powder, lime or noxious material and electric current into any water with intent thereby to catch or destroy any fish, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or with fine of Rs. 5,000 or with both. (2) If any person kills or catches fish with a net during the season, in which killing or catching of fish is prohibited under any rule framed under clause (d) of sub section (3) of section 3, shall be punishable with fine which may “ The amount of maximum fine shall be such as may be prescribed by the State Government from time to time.