(3)A licensee by [auction/tender] [Substituted by GSR 45, dated 26.8.1981.] (Form No. 3) may use the following kinds of gear only for the purpose of fishing:-(a)Nets of all kinds [.....] [Omitted by ibid.] not having any portion of a mesh less than 11/2 inches in size from knot to knot or 6 inches all round and a mesh of 1' size or 4' all round in the case of cast nets.(b)long line with hooks,(c)road and line,(d)spear.Provided that:-(i)no gear except rod and line shall be used in river or stream within a distance of 200 yards of a bridge.(ii)no net meant for prawn (Jhingas) catching shall be used without the permission for the Fishery Officer.
