Ban on fishing activity in Mangaluru, Udupi from June 1 to July 31
Team Udayavani, May 20, 2020, 12:53 PM IST
Mangaluru: The state government has issued orders banning fishing activities in the coastal area for a two-month period starting from June 1.
As per the orders, issued under Karnataka Marine Fishing (Regulation) Act, mechanised vessels and motorised boats, fitted with in-board or outboard engines beyond 10 HP capacity are barred from undetaking any fishing activity between June 1 to July 31.
Fishermen violating the order would face punishment as per Marine Fishing Act 1986 and also deprived of diesel subsidy benefits for a year.
A release from the office of the district fisheries deputy director
The order is issued in interest of the safety of fishermen during the monsoon, stated a release from the office of the district fisheries deputy director.
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