Section 26 of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981
- (1)If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as may appear to it to be necessary for removing the difficulty : Provided that no order shall be made under this section after the expiry of three years from the commencement of this Act.
- (2)Every order made under this section shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament.
Summary
- If a difficulty arises while trying to put the Act into practice, the Central Government can issue an order to resolve the problem.
- These orders are published in the Official Gazette and must not conflict with the existing provisions of the Act.
- The government only has a window of three years from the start of the Act to make these special problem-solving orders.
- Every order made to remove a difficulty must be shown to both Houses of Parliament after it is made.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can the government completely change the Act to fix a problem?
No, the government can issue orders to remove a difficulty, but these orders cannot be inconsistent with the provisions already in the Act.
2. How long does the government have this power to fix difficulties?
They can only use this power for three years after the Act officially begins.
3. Does anyone oversee these orders?
Yes, every order must be laid before each House of Parliament as soon as possible after it is made.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 26 of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981, what is the time limit for making an order to remove a difficulty?
Q2.Under Section 26 of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981, what condition must an order to remove a difficulty meet?
Q3.Under Section 26 of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981, where are the orders to remove difficulties published?
Q4.Under Section 26 of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981, what happens after an order to remove a difficulty is made?
Q5.Under Section 26 of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981, who has the authority to make an order to remove a difficulty?