more-inTHOOTHUKUDIThe fishermen in the district have appealed to the State government to simplify the procedures for getting compensation for the fishermen who drown in sea. Fishermen Santiago, Esakki Muthu and Gayaz also appealed to the Collector to simplify the procedure for getting compensation. Mr. Gayaz said the Tamil Nadu Marine Fishing Regulation Act, which was introduced in 1983 with the objective of protecting country boat fishermen, had been amended in favour of mechanised boat fishermen without consulting the country boat fishermen. Almost all mechanised boats are longer than the permitted measurement and are powered by high-power imported engines. However, the Fisheries Department officials are taking action against such mechanised boat fishermen even after their boats destroy country boats on the high seas,” Mr. Gayaz said.

Source: The Hindu April 07, 2017 14:01 UTC