Standing Order No. 2175/2019 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal dated 5th February, 2019 on fishing in a reservoir [C1J-XYF]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 2175/2019
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal
Kolkata, dated the 5th February, 2019
STANDING ORDER
To
All Divisional Canal Officers,
Subject: Fishing in a reservoir by licensees of a fishery in a reservoir under the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876, regarding.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:
1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to fishing in a reservoir by licensees of a fishery in a reservoir.
2. The matter has been examined. Every licensee of a fishery in a reservoir carrying on fishing in a reservoir shall make an application in Form F to the Dam Safety Authority within one hundred and twenty days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.
3. The Divisional Canal Officer shall ensure that canal is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Dam Safety Authority within one hundred and twenty days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876) [S2D-C5F]. Vires verified.
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