Section 40(11)(a) in The Offshore Areas Mineral Concession Rules, 2006
(a)When the administering authority has been informed by a permittee or licensee or lessee or has become aware of an incident otherwise resulting from or caused by a contractor's activity in an area that has caused or is likely to cause serious harm to the marine environment, the administrative authority shall issue a general notification, direction or order of the incidents, in writing to the permittee, licensee or lessee.