Sends proposal to Law Department for vetting
MARGAO
Sources in the know said the government proposal to ban fishing with LED lights has gone to the Law Department for vetting and a notification to this effect is expected to be issued no sooner it receives the green signal.
When The Goan called up Fisheries Director, Dr Shamila Monteiro to comment on the grievances of the traditional fishermen, she said the process of getting the fishing technique banned has already been set in motion. “It may take a few days for the department to come out with a notification banning fishing with LED lights”, she said, adding that the department is closely following the issue.
Fisheries Minister, Avertano Furtado said the government would come out with some action within the next few days, while saying that the department will initiate the action as per law. Avertano’s statement assumes significance after a group of traditional fishermen from Betul had come to meet him at his office on Monday, but the meeting was postponed to Tuesday.
