Ban imposed on use of fishing nets in Sivasagar

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DEMOW/ GAURISAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner (in-charge) of Sivasagar, Pronab Jit Kakoty vide an order issued on April 1, 2021 under Section 144 CrPC, 1974 and in accordance with the Assam Fishery Rules, 1953 as well as the Assam Fishery (Amendment) Rule, 2005, has enforced ban on use of certain fishing nets of different mesh and size during the breeding season of fishes starting from April 1 to July 15, 2021 (both days inclusive).

As per the order, prohibition is imposed upon the use of borjal, mahajal, fasijal, bhorjal or any type of such nets with meshes less than 7 cm bar or 14 cm mesh in any proclaimed fishery or so during the period. Further, ban is also imposed on the use of borjal, mahajal, bhorjal or fasijal or any other nets with meshes less than two and a half inches square during the period in any proclaimed fishery or so. Moreover, restriction is also imposed on catching or killing of breed fishes (fishes carrying eggs) of the following species, namely, Rahu (Catla), Mirika (Mrigal), Mali (Calbasu or Koliajara), Chital, Khoria, Pithia (Mahasul), Ghoria and Kuri (Gonius) during the breeding season of fishes beginning from April 1 to July 15 in any proclaimed fishery or so.

This order has come into force with immediate effect in the entire district and will remain in force for a period of 60 days from the date of issue of the order or until further order. Any violation of this order will be punishable under Section 188 of IPC.

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