Section 3 of the Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981 – Prohibition of fishing in maritime zones of India by foreign vessels

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Section 3: Prohibition of fishing in maritime zones of India by foreign vessels

Subject to the provisions of this Act, no foreign vessel shall, except under and in accordance with–

  • (a) a licence granted under section 4; or
  • (b) a permit granted under section 5, by the Central Government, be used for fishing within any maritime zone of India.

Source: official text of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981 as published on India Code (PDF). All sections of the Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981.

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