In force · As amended up to 2026-08
2. The marine products industry is at present not subject to any discipline or regulation. This has resulted in an uneven and unhealthy development of the fish processing sectors thus affecting adversely its economic operation and better realisation of the unit value of export products. Such an unregulated growth has also led to problems connected with inadequate facilities on shore relating to fresh water, power and timely internal transport and shipping arrangements.
Source: India Code