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Uttar Pradesh - Register a Fishing Net

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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person:

  1. Applicants must visit the offices or sub-offices of the Department of Fisheries in your respective districts to apply for “Fishing Net Registration”. Contact Link
  2. Collect the “Fishing Net Registration” form from the office of fisheries.
  3. Fill up the form completely with the necessary information.
  4. Make sure you have all the documents in hand that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  5. Next attach the documents mentioned in the “Required Documents” section below with the completed application form.
  6. Pay the required application fee to the concerned authority.
  7. The verification officer will verify the application form/documents and will provide you with an acknowledgement/receiving slip.
  8. Collect the acknowledgement/receiving slip and keep it safe for future reference.
  9. Next, you will get a call from the Fishery Officer/Authorized Officer for technical inspection of the fishing net.
  10. The authorities will arrive at the site on the said date and time to inspect the fishing net.
  11. After the inspection, the concerned authority will forward the inspection report to the verification officer.
  12. If the verification authority is satisfied with the report then the registration certificate will be processed.
  13. Once it is processed, and the registration certificate is ready, the applicant will receive an SMS or call on the registered mobile number to collect it.
  14. The applicant will be required to carry the acknowledgement/receiving slip along with them when going to collect the registration certificate from the office or sub-office of the Department of Fisheries of their respective district.

Note:

  • Carry the original documents while visiting the offices and sub-offices of the Department of Fisheries to apply for “Fishing Net Registration”.


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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Application Form for Registration of Fishing Net
  • Certificate of Ownership of the Fishing Net in the form of invoice/bills/vouchers/ sale deed etc
  • Documents of title to the fishing boat the net is going to be used in
  • Police Verification Certificate of Owner(s) and Crew Member(s)
  • Certificate of fisherman
  • Fisherman ID
  • One passport size photograph of the Owner(s)
  • Identity Proof: Aadhaar Card / Passport / Driving License / Ration Card / Govt. Id card / Defence ID Card / PAN card
  • Residential Proof: Residential Certificate issued by Local administration office/ Aadhaar card / Passport / Driving License / Ration Card / Govt. Id card / Defence ID Card / PAN card


Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Director Department of Fisheries,
7, Faizabad Road Babu Ganj,
Lucknow
Email: up.fish@nic.in, fisheries.mpr@gmail.com
Contact and address of Offices and Sub Offices of Department of Fisheries: Contact Link

EligibilityEdit

  • Applicants must have an Ownership Certificate.
  • Applicants must be actively involved in fishing for livelihood.
  • Applicants must be a resident of India.



FeesEdit

  • Details about the application fee for the registration of fishing nets shall be provided by the licensing officer.


ValidityEdit

  • The registration certificate shall be valid for the period specified therein.


Documents to UseEdit

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Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

  • The time taken to process the registration certificate for the Fishing net is 7 days.



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InstructionsEdit

  • It is mandatory to register a fishing net within 15 days of acquiring such a net. It is also necessary to obtain a license for the fishing net within 15 days of acquiring it.
  • Be present with the fishing net on the day the inspection officer comes for inspection.
  • Only use the fishing net which has been allowed for fishing by the Government of India.
    • Using ring net having mesh size below 25mm is prohibited.
    • Using gill net having mesh size below 4cm is prohibited.
    • Using or installation of operation of surface or submerge artificial lights / LED lights, Fish light attractors or any other light equipment with or without generator on fishing nets is prohibited.
  • Using the fishing net without registration and license will lead to a fine of INR 500 along with seizure or destroying of fishing gear.
  • If caught for the second time with unregistered and unlicensed fishing net (with the same or different fishing net) a fine of INR 2,000 will be imposed and/or suspension of Fishing License for six months.
  • If caught for the 3 rd time with unregistered and unlicensed fishing net (with the same or different fishing net), it will lead to the cancellation of Fishing License and confiscation of the boat.


Required InformationEdit

  • Name of the owner(s)
  • Permanent address of the owner(s)
  • Temporary address of the owner(s)
  • Particulars of fishing net
    • Type of Net: Chinese Dip Net/ Stake Net/Gill Net/Free-Net etc
    • Type of Yarn
    • Length
    • Breadth
    • Mesh Size
  • Name of the fishing vessel or craft the net is to be used in
  • Year of construction of the vessel
  • The base where it is proposed to operate
  • Number and designation of crews
  • Mode of payment of registration fees
  • Place where the vessel was constructed
  • Name of the Boat Building yard
  • In the case of more than one owner, the percentage of share held by each
  • Category of ownership (Company/Individual/Cooperative society/Government/Hypothecation)
  • Area of operation



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • The government of India provides various aids to the fishermen and their families which can be availed only by having the registration certificate and license of fishing gears.
  • The government of India provides various upliftment programs such as education quota, employment opportunities, and various welfare schemes to fishermen and their families on the basis of the registration certificate and license of fishing gears.
  • The government of India also provides subsidies to fishermen having the registration certificate and license of fishing gears.



Information which might helpEdit

  • Where an application for the registry of fishing net is pending before the licensing officer due to certain circumstances and the/she is of the opinion that the fishing boat should not be detained at the port till the issue of the certificate of registry, he may issue a provisional certificate of registry.
  • The validity of the provisional certificate of registration is three months from the date of issue. However, if the registrar finds that in the circumstances of the case, it is necessary to extend the validity of the provisional certificate, he/she may extend it for a further of two months.


Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.


External LinksEdit

  • Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Government of India: Link



OthersEdit

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