Udupi: Section 144 to continue in Malpe coast till Dec 20

Mangalore Today News Network

Udupi, Dec 6, 2012: The prohibitory orders under Section 144(1) have been extended in the Malpe coastal area till December 20. It may be recalled here that ban orders were imposed by the administration late last month following protest by local fishermen over illegal fishing of cuttle fish by fishermen from other states in the Malpe coastal area.

 

A press communiqué from the Udupi Deputy Commissioner Dr. MT Reju said traditional fishing by gillnet and mechanized boats not registered in Karnataka have been banned in the 10 km area from the seashore in Udupi district. Even the sale of fish in non-Karnataka registered boats is banned in all ports in the district, the release stated. All boats from other states have also been directed to vacate the Malpe coast with immediate effect. The release further informed that non-traditional method of catching cuttle fish has also been prohibited.

The DC has also requested the fishermen to bring to the notice of the authorities in case they noticed any boat from outside states in the ports of the district.