240/2023-2024
Aizawl, 09.10.2023: As per the provision laid down in section 5(1) leh (2) of the Mizoram Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 2002, the Governor of Mizoram is pleased to declare a closed season for the following species and variety of fishes in order to aid fishes have safe breeding against destructions and disturbances. During this period of closed season, catching, killing and disturbance of the specified species and variety of fishes are prohibited as mentioned below:-
1) Period of declared closed season: From 10th October to 18th December, 2023
2) Closed season declare species: Indigenous Species (Nghalim, Nghadawl, Nghavang, Nghavawk, Nghahrah, Lengphar, Chakai, Kaikuang, Chengkawl etc.)
3) Declared action protection: All Rivers and Streams in Mizoram excluding the three Autonomous District Council areas.
4) Penalty for violation as per Section 5(4) of the Act: Imprisonment for one month which may extent to three months or a fine Rs.5000/- or both.
