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Section 11 of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981

Whoever contravenes the provisions of any licence shall be punishable with fine not exceeding rupees ten lakhs.

Summary

This section originally dealt with the penalty for violating the terms of a fishing license.
It is no longer an active part of the law because it was entirely removed (omitted).

Practical examples

1A fishing company checking the rules on September 1, 2026, finds that they no longer need to read Section 11 because the Jan Vishwas Act removed it from the law books entirely.

2A maritime lawyer arguing a case in November 2026 points out that Section 11 cannot be used to punish a vessel anymore, as it was officially deleted on June 20, 2026.

FAQ

1. Is Section 11 currently enforced?

No, the section was removed from the Act completely.

Test yourself

Q1.What is the current legal status of Section 11 of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981?

Q2.Which piece of legislation removed Section 11 from The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981?

Q3.On what date did the removal of Section 11 of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981 take effect?

Q4.What was the original subject matter of Section 11 of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981 before it was removed?

Q5.Under Section 11 of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981, what penalty can a judge currently apply?

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