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Section 16. Custody of fishing vessels and disposal of seized fish
THE PUDUCHERRY MARINE FISHING REGULATION ACT, 2008
Act no. 6 of 20082008In forcePuducherry (State Act)
16. (1) The authorised officer shall keep the fishing vessel impounded under section 15, in such place and in such manner as may be prescribed. (2) In the absence of suitable facilities for the storage of the fish seized, the authorised officer may, if he is of the opinion that the disposal of such fish is necessary, dispose off such fish and deposit the proceeds thereof in the prescribed manner in the office of the adjudicating officer.