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Department of Fisheries

Government of Maharashtra, India
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Tank Leasing Policy

The State Government policy for transfer fishing rights of all tanks constructed by the Irrigation department to the Fisheries department has come into effect since 1966. This policy has put into practice to generate employment through the development of pisciculture in the Irrigation Tanks and Reservoirs by the local Fisheries Co-operative Societies. This policy for transfer of fishing rights of all tanks constructed by the Irrigation department to the Fisheries Department is determined by following Government Resolution.

  • Government Resolution Irrigation and Power Department Resolution No. FIS/1063/ 7712-I(3), Dated 26.04.1966.
  • Government Resolution Agriculture and ADF Department Resolution No. Matsuri-1269/14183/CR-132/ADF-13, Dated 06.04.2000.
  • Government Resolution Irrigation Department No. Sankirn-2003/13/(400103)/ Jsannee, Dated 20.01.2004.

The fishing rights of Irrigation tanks below 200 ha. are leased to local Fisheries Co-operative Societies by negotiation for 5 years. The fishing rights of Irrigation tanks not leased by negotiations to the Fisheries Co-operatives are auctioned by tender bids. The policy regarding the lease of tanks is determined by the following Government Resolutions.

  • Government Resolution Agriculture and ADF Department No. Matsuri-1289/34765/ CR.-346/ADF-13, Dated 25.02.1991.
  • Government Resolution Agriculture and ADF Department No. Matsuri-1199/20/Pra. Kra.8/ADF-13, Dated 15.10.2001.
  • Government Resolution Agriculture and ADF Department No. Matsuri-1201/Pra.Kra. 224/ADF-13, Dated 04.01.2002.
  • Government Resolution Agriculture and ADF Department No. Matsuri-1202/19442/ Pra.Kra.-130/ADF-13, Dated 08.08.2002.
  • Government Resolution Agriculture and ADF Department No. Matsuri-1203/Pra.Kra. -25/ADF-13, Dated 19.07.2003.
  • Government Resolution Agriculture and ADF Department No. Matsuri-1204/Pra.Kra. -39/ADF-13, Dated 03.08.2004.
  • Government letter No. Matsuri-2004/Pra.Kra.159/ADF-13, Dated 14.02.2005.
  • Government Resolution Agriculture and ADF Department No. Matsuri-1208/7155/ Pra. Kra.-77/ADF-13, Dated 19.06.2008.

Optimum Fish Seed Stocking In Tank And Reservoir And Lease Amount.

Water Spread Area (Ha) Optimum Fish Seed Stocking (Lakh) Lease Amount Rs.
0-20 5000/ha. 300/ha.
20-60 1.00 lakh + 2000/ha for area above 20 ha. 6000 + Rs.120/ha for above 20 ha.
60-300 1.80 lakh + 1000/ha for area above 60 ha. 10,800 + Rs.60/ha. for above 60 ha.
300-1300 4.20 lakh + 500/ha for area above 300 ha. 25,200 + Rs.30/ha. for above 300 ha.
1300-5000 9.20 lakh + 500/ha for area above 1300 ha. 55,200 + Rs.20/ha. for above 1300 ha.
Above 5000 27.7 lakh + 500/ha. for area above 5000 ha. 1,29,200 + Rs.10/ha. for above 5000 ha.