Section 7. Accordingly, it is proposed to introduce the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 in Parliament. The Bill, inter alia, proposes to

7. Accordingly, it is proposed to introduce the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 in Parliament. The Bill, inter alia, proposes to— (a) prohibit Indian expedition to Antarctica or carrying of certain activities in Antarctica without a permit or the written authorisation of another Party to the Protocol; (b) establish a Committee to be called the Committee on Antarctic Governance and Environmental Protection which shall perform the functions specified therein; (c) provide for inspection in India by an officer designated by the Central Government as an Inspector and to constitute an inspection team to carry out inspections in Antarctica; (d) provide for penalty for contravention of certain provisions of the Bill; (e) provide for the constitution of the fund to be called the Antarctic fund which shall be applied towards the welfare of Antarctic research work and protection of Antarctic environment; (f) provide for Designated Courts and their jurisdiction.