State of Tamilnadu- Act
Tamil Nadu Marine Fishing Regulation Rules, 1983
TAMILNADU
India
India
Tamil Nadu Marine Fishing Regulation Rules, 1983
Rule TAMIL-NADU-MARINE-FISHING-REGULATION-RULES-1983 of 1983
- Published on 17 August 1983
- Commenced on 17 August 1983
- [This is the version of this document from 17 August 1983.]
- [Note: The original publication document is not available and this content could not be verified.]
1. Short title.
- These rules may be called the Tamil Nadu Marine Fishing Regulation Rules, 19832. Definitions.
- In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires, -3. Registration of fishing vessels.
- [(1) Every application for registration of a fishing vessel under section 10 shall be made by the owner thereof to the authorised officer in Form I. It shall be accompanied by a registration fee as specified below, namely : -| Name of the vessels | Amount | |
| 1 | 2 | |
| (a) | Mechanised fishing vessel | Rs. 250 |
| (b) | Country craft including Vallam or Canoe | Rs. 25 |
| (c) | Catamaran | Rs. 10] |
4. Licensing of fishing vessels.
| Name of the vessels | Amount |
| 1 | 2 |
| (a) Mechanised fishing vessel | Rs.250 |
| (b) Country craft including Vallam or Canoe | Rs.25 |
| (c) Catamaran | Rs.10 |
4A. [ [Substituted by G.O. Ms. No. 1, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (FS-V), dated the 5th January 2000. (Notification No. SRO A-14/2000).]
Each fishing vessel shall be brought for physical verification of authorised officer once in...... years according to the convenience of the owner at the time of renewal of the licence.] [Substituted by G.O. Ms. No. 1, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (FS-V), dated the 5th January 2000. (Notification No. SRO A-14/2000).]4B. [ [Substituted by G.O. Ms. No. 1, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (FS-V), dated the 5th January 2000. (Notification No. SRO A-14/2000).]
5. Issue of duplicate licence and duplicate certificate of registration.
- The authorised officer shall have the authority to issue a duplicate licence or duplicate certificate of registration, on an application made in Form V by the licensee or the owner of the fishing vessel, as the case may be, after duly verifying the facts and documentary evidences, if any, and satisfying himself as to the genuineness of the application. Duplicate licence or duplicate certificate of registration shall be issued on payment of a fee of Rs.5 (Rupees five only) in each case.6. Regulation of fishing.
- (i) Every owner of a mechanised fishing boat shall arrange to berth his boat in the Fishing Harbour provided for it by the Government or in a place notified by the authorised officer.(ii)[ (a) No gill net having a stretched mesh size of less than 25 mm. from knot to knot shall be used; [Substituted by G. O. Ms. No. 1. Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (FS-V), dated the 5th January 2000. (Notification No. SRO A-14/2000).](b)No shrimp trawl net having a stretched mesh size less than 37 mm. at the Cod end shall be used.(c)No fish trawl nets having a stretched mesh size less than 75 mm. at the wings and 40 mm. at Cod end shall be used;](iii)Bottom trawling operations shall not be conducted within three nautical miles from the coast line.(iv)[ close season for fishing in a specified area shall be notified, from time to time, by the Government.] [Substituted by G. O. Ms. No. 1, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (FS-V), dated the 5th January 2000. (Notification No. SRO A-14/2000).](v)The authorised officer shall have the right of prohibiting the catching of any particular species of fish, during any particular season as may be notified.(vi)[ ***] [Omitted by G. O. Ms. No. 1, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (FS-V), dated the 5th January 2000. (Notification No. SRO A-14/2000).](vii)Fishing within 100 metres below a river mouth is prohibited.(viii)The owner of a non-mechanised fishing vessel shall not use his gill net in the channel earmarked as the passage for mechanised fishing vessels.(ix)Mechanised fishing boat shall not be used for fishing within three nautical miles from the shore.(x)The number of mechanised fishing vessel which may be used for fishing in any specified area shall be decided by the authorised officer having jurisdiction over that area.(xi)When a mechanised fishing boat is taken out from a notified pace of birth or anchoring, it shall follow a specified channel marked by the authorised officer having jurisdiction in the sea upto three nautical miles limit and then proceed to the fishing grounds:Provided that the passing of such mechanised fishing vessel through the specified channel shall not in any manner cause any damage to any fishing gear belonging to any person who engages in fishing in the specified area by using any traditional fishing crafts.(xii)No owner of a fishing vessel shall use or cause or allow to be used such fishing vessel for fishing in any manner which contravene the provisions of these rules.(xiii)[ For resolution of disputes, District Level Peace Committee shall be constituted with the following members under the Chairmanship of District Collector concerned : - [Added by G. O. Ms. No. 1, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (FS-V), dated the 5th January 2000. (Notification No. SRO A-14/2000).]7. Change of notified place of birth or anchoring.
- Where it is proposed to change the place of birth or anchoring of a registered mechanised fishing vessel, the owner of the mechanised fishing vessel shall give information to that effect in Form VI to the authorised officer with whom the mechanised fishing vessel is registered and on endorsement from him in the licence shall be obtained before the place of birth or anchoring of the mechanised fishing vessel is changed. An endorsement from the authorised officer having jurisdiction over the specified area where such mechanised fishing vessel has to be birthed or anchored shall also be obtained before the commencement of the fishing operation in that area.8. Returns to be made by owners of registered fishing vessels.
- Every owner of a registered fishing vessel shall furnish to the authorised officer at the end of every quarter a return inform VII.The authorised officer may inspect any registered fishing vessel at any time to verify the accuracy of any return made under this section.9. Impounding of fishing vessel and disposal of seized fish.
10. Enquiry procedure to be followed by adjudicating officer.
- The adjudicating officer shall hold an enquiry-into the matters mentioned in the report of the authorised officer under section 17 of the Act as in the manner provided for the conduct of cases in summary under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Central Act V of 1908).11. Fees for supply of copies of documents or orders.
- Every application for the copy of a document or order passed under the Act or these rules shall be accompanied by copy of stamp papers of the value of seventy paise each.The charges of copying shall be calculated as follows :-Both sides of the copy stamp shall be used. Not more than 173 words may be written on the first (embossed) page of the copy stamp paper and the copying fee for this page shall be 70 paise. Not more than 230 words may be written on the reverse side of the copy stamp paper. Fee for copying on this side shall be 70 paise if the number of words written does not exceed 175 and 90 paise if the number of words written exceeds 175, where the reverse side of the copy stamp paper is used. Adhesive Court-fee stamps of the appropriate value shall be affixed at the top right hand corner of the side and space shall be left at the top left hand corner for the endorsement of the copyist.Form IApplication For Registration[See rule 3(i) of the Tamil Nadu Marine Fishing Regulation Rules, 1983]| 1. Name of the applicant | : | |
| 2. Father's name | : | |
| 3. Age | : | |
| 4. Permanent address | : | |
| 5. Type of fishing vessel for which registrationis required | : Mechanised country craft | |
| canon catamaran | ||
| 6. Specification of fishing vessel material | :Steel/Wooden/Fibre/Glass/Ferro-cement /Aluminium | |
| Length overall | : | |
| Beam | : | |
| Drought | : | |
| Length of catamaran | : | |
| Engine make | : | |
| Horse power | : | |
| Whether provided with winch | : | |
| 7. Application fee paid and receipt number | : | |
| 8. District in which the registration isrequired | : | |
| 9. Port where the fishing vessel would beberthed or anchored | : |
| Place: | |
| Date: | Signature/thumb-impression of the applicant. |
| 1. Name of the owner of the fishing vessel | : | |
| 2. Father's name | : | |
| 3. Age | : | |
| 4. Permanent address | : | |
| 5. Type of vessel for which registration isrequired | : Mechanised country craft canon catamaran | |
| 6. Specification of the fishing vessel material | :Steel/Wooden/Fibre/glass/Ferro-cement/Aluminium | |
| Length overall | : | |
| Beam | : | |
| Draught | : | |
| Length of the catamaran | : | |
| Engine make | : | |
| Horse power | : | |
| Whether provided with winch | : | |
| 7. Application fee paid and receipt number | : | |
| 8. District in which the registration is made | : | |
| 9. Port where the fishing vessel is to bebirthed or anchored | : | |
| 10. Registration number | : | |
| 11. Date of registration | : | |
| 12. Office seal of the Registering Authority |
| Place: | |
| Date: | Signature and designation of the Registering Authority. |
| ThePassportsize photosto beattached. |
| 1. Registration number and date | : | |
| 2. Name of the applicant | : | |
| 3. Father's name | : | |
| 4. Age | : | |
| 5. Permanent address | : | |
| 6. Type of the fishing vessel for which licenceis required | : | |
| 7. Licence fee paid with remittance details | : | |
| 8. Period for which licence is required | : | |
| 9. Port where the fishing vessel is to beberthed or anchored | : |
| Place: | |
| Date: | Signature/thumb-impression of the applicant. |
| Passportsizephotos |
| 1. Registration number and date | : | |
| 2. Name of the licence | : | |
| 3. Father's name | : | |
| 4. Age | : | |
| 5. Permanent address | : | |
| 6. Type of fishing vessel for which licence isissued | : | |
| 7. Period for which licence is issued | : | |
| 8. Port where the fishing vessel is permitted tobe birthed or anchored | : | |
| 9. Area of operation | : |
| Place: | |
| Date:Designation: | Signature of Authorised Officer. |
| 1. Name of the applicant | : | |
| 2. Father's name | : | |
| 3. Present address | : | |
| 4. Number and date of the licence orregistration certificate for which duplicate is sought for | : | |
| 5. Reason for applying for the issue ofduplicate licence or registration certificate | : | |
| 6. Period for which the original licence orregistration certificate is valid | : | |
| 7. Details of the fee paid | : |
| Place: | |
| Date: | Signature/ thumb-impression of the applicant. |
| 1. Registration number and date | : | |
| 2. Licence number and date | : | |
| 3. Name of the applicant | : | |
| 4. Father's name | : | |
| 5. Age | : | |
| 6. Permanent address | : | |
| 7. Present notified place of berth/anchoring | : | |
| 8. Present specified area of fishing | : | |
| 9. Proposed place of birth anchorage to whichthe mechanised fishing vessel is to be shifted | : | |
| 10. Proposed specified area of fishing | : |
| 1. Registration number | : | |
| 2. Licence number and date | : | |
| 3. Return for the quarter ending .... | ||
| 4. Details of the fishing vessel | : | |
| 5. Port from which the boat was operated | : | |
| 6. Total number of days of fishing | : | |
| 7. Type of fishing conducted | : | |
| Trawl | : | |
| Gill net | : | |
| Purse seine | : | |
| Boat seine | : | |
| Long line | : | |
| 8. Total quantity of fish landed | : | |
| 9. Important varieties landed | : | |
| 10. Fuel consumption | : | |
| Diesel | : | |
| Oil | : | |
| 11. Total revenue realised | : | |
| 12. Berthing charges paid | : | |
| 13. Wharfage paid | : | |
| 14. Value of ice used for the quarter | : | |
| 15. Wages to crew | : | |
| 16. Repair charges | : | |
| (i) for boat | : | |
| (ii) for nets | : | |
| 17. Insurance amount remitted and coverageperiod | : | |
| 18. Cost of any new nets purchased | : | |
| 19. If the vessel had been idle, the reason forkeeping it idle. | : |
| Place: | |
| Date: | Signature of the owner of the vessel. |
2. The order shall come into effect on and from 25th March 2000.
Authorisation of Certain Officers to Exercise the Powers Conferred and to Discharge Their Duties in the Specified Areas Under the Tamil Nadu Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1983No. H(2)/AHFI/228/2002. - In exercise of the powers conferred to clause (a) of section 4 of the Tamil Nadu Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1983 (Tamil Nadu Act 8 of 1983) and in supersession of the Notification No. II(2)/AHFI/ 3896/93, dated 7th July 1993, published at pages 870-871 of Part II - Section 2 of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated the 18th August 1993, the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby authorises the officers specified in column (2) of the Table below to exercise the powers conferred on, and to discharge the duties imposed upon, the authorised officers under the said Act for the corresponding area as specified in column (3) of the said Table :-| Sl. No. | Officers | Area |
| 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Assistant Director of Fisheries (Fishing HarbourManagement), Chennai. | Chennai district |
| 2 | Assistant Director of Fisheries (MarineFisheries), Ponneri. | Thiruvallur district. |
| 3 | Assistant Director of Fisheries (MarineFisheries), Kancheepuram. | Kancheepuram district. |
| [4(a) [Substituted by G.O.Ms. No. 34. AH. D and F(F.</b> - IV), dated March 25, 2008.] | Assistant Director of Fisheries (MarineFisheries), Cuddalore. | Cuddalore districts. |
| 4.(b) | Assistant Director of Fisheries (MarineFisheries), Villupuram. | Villupuram districts.] |
| 5 | Assistant Director of Fisheries (MarineFisheries), Nagapattinam. | Nagapattinam district. |
| 6 | Assistant Director of Fisheries (MarineFisheries), Thanjavur. | Thiruvarur and Thanjavur districts. |
| 7 | Assistant Director of Fisheries (MarineFisheries), Pudukottai. | Pudukottai district. |
| 8 | Assistant Director of Fisheries (MarineFisheries) Ramanathapuram | Ramanathapuram district (excluding Mandapam andRameswaram Island). |
| 9 | Assistant Director of Fisheries (Extension andTraining), Mandapam. | Mandapam. |
| 10 | Assistant Director of Fisheries (MarineFisheries), Rameswaram. | Rameswaram Island. |
| 11 | Assistant Director of Fisheries (Fishing HarbourManagement), Thoothukudi. | Thoothukudi district. |
| 12 | Assistant Director of Fisheries (Extension andTraining), Radhapuram. | Tirunelveli district. |
| 13 | Assistant Director of Fisheries (Fishing HarbourManagement), Chinnamuttam. | Kanyakumari district East (from Aroki-apuram toPeriakkadu). |
| 14 | Assistant Director of Fisheries (Extension andTraining), Colachel. | Kanyakumari district West (from Rajakka MangalamThurai to Neerodi). |
| Sl. No. | Officers | Area |
| 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Joint Director of Fisheries (Regional), Chennai. | Thiruvillur, Chennai, Kancheepuram, Villupuramand Cuddalore Districts. |
| 2 | Joint Director of Fisheries (Regional),Naga-pattinam. | Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur and Thanjavur Districts. |
| 3 | Deputy Director of Fisheries (Regional),Tiruchirapalli. | Pudukottai District. |
| 4 | Deputy Director of Fisheries (Regional), Madurai | Ramanathapuram District. |
| 5 | Joint Director of Fisheries (Regional),Thoothukudi | Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and KanyakumariDistrict. |