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Section 12 of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981

Whoever contravenes the provisions of any permit shall be punishable,--

(a)where such contravention relates to the area of operation or method of fishing specified in such permit, with fine not exceeding rupees five lakhs; and
(b)in any other case, with fine not exceeding rupees fifty thousand.

Summary

This section previously outlined the penalty for violating permit rules.
It has been completely removed from the current law.

Practical examples

1A professor teaching a law class on October 10, 2026, tells her students to skip Section 12, as the Jan Vishwas Act recently erased it.

2On July 5, 2026, a court dismisses a new charge brought under Section 12 because the section ceased to exist on June 20 of that year.

FAQ

1. Is Section 12 an active rule?

No, it was omitted entirely from the Act.

2. What did Section 12 cover before it was removed?

It covered the penalty for contravention of a permit.

Test yourself

Q1.What is the current status of Section 12 of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981?

Q2.Which Act is responsible for omitting Section 12 of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981?

Q3.When did the omission of Section 12 of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981 take effect?

Q4.Before its removal, what was the focus of Section 12 of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981?

Q5.Under Section 12 of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981, what happens to a master who contravenes a permit today?

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