MPEDA ACT & RULES

S. O. No. 485.E. In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 33 of the Marine Products Export Development Authority Act, 1972 (13 of 1972), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, namely:-

1.

Short title and commencement

(1)

These rules may be called the Marine Products Export Development Authority Rules, 1972.

(2)

They shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may by notification in the official Gazette appoint:

Provided that different dates may be appointed for different provisions of these rules.*++

Definitions: In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires:-

(a)

“Act” means the Marine Products Export Development Authority Act, 1972 (13 of 1972).

(b)

“Committee” means any of the Committees appointed by the Authority under Section 8

(c)

‘Forms” means a form appended to these rules;

(d)

“Secretary” means the secretary to the Authority appointed under Section 7.

(e)

“Section” means a section of the Act;

(f)

“Vice-Chairman” means the Vice-Chairman of the Authority;

(g)

“Year” means the year commencing on the first day of April

Amendment vide S.O. No. 1896  Dated: 26.7.1972. 

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-rule (20 of Rule 1 of the Marine Products Export Development Authority Rules 1972, the Central government hereby appoints the 26th July 1972 as the date on which the provisions of the said Rules other than Chapter VII thereof, shall come into force.

Amendment vide 5. 0. No.  Dated:      25.8.1978 

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-rule (2) of Rule 1 of the Marine Products Export Development Authority Rules, 1972, the Central Government hereby appoints the 25th August 1978 as the date on which the provisions of Chapter VII of the said rules as amended from time to time shall come into force. 

Vide Ministry of Commerce letter dt. 17.8.1978

CHAPTER II

The Authority and its Committees

The Authority shall consist of a Chairman, the members specified in clauses (b), (c) and (d) of sub-section (3) of section (4) and twenty other members representing other interest specified in sub-rule (2).

of the aforesaid twenty members:-

(a)

eight members shall represent the Governments of the States having a sea-coast, one each from the States of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra, Mysore. Orissa, Tamilnadu and West Bengal.

(b)

one member shall represent the Union Territories  of Goa, Daman and Diu, Andaman and Nicobar islands, the Laccadive, Minicoy and Aminidiv, Islands or Pondicherrry, by rotation in that order;

Provided that, if any of the Union territories mentioned in this clause becomes a State at any time the person representing the such territory shall continue to be a member of the Authority representing the Union territory till the next constitutions of the Authority. Provided also that the above provision shall apply to the existing members representing the Union territories.

Four members shall represent respectively the interest of owners of fishing vessels; processing plants and storage premises for marine products and conveyances used for the transport of marine products.

Three members shall represent the interests of dealers and persons employed in the marine products industry.

one member shall represent the interest of persons employed in research institutions engaged in the researches connected with the marine products industry; and

three members shall represent other persons or class of persons, who in the opinion of the Central Government ought to be represented on the Authority

The Central Government may make such consultations as it thinks fit before appointing representatives of the interests specified in clauses (c) to (f) sub-rule (2).

A member shall hold office for such period not exceeding three years as may be specified in the notification appointing him as such member and shall be eligible for re-appointment;
Provided that a member elected or appointed under clause (c) clause (d) or clause (e) of sub-section (3) of section 4 shall cease to be a member if he ceases:­

to be a member of the House of Parliament by which he was elected; or

to hold the office by virtue of which he was appointed, or

to represent the category from which he was appointed

a member elected or appointed to fill a casual vacancy shall hold office for so long as the member in whose place he is elected or appointed would have held office if the vacancy had not occurred.

Membership roll:– The Secretary shall keep a record of the names of members and their addresses

Change of address :– A member shall keep the Secretary informed of any change in his address. If he fails to inform the change of address, the address in the official records shall for all purposes be deemed to be his address.

A member may resign his office by a letter addressed to the Chairman.

The office of a member shall fall vacant from the date on which the resignation of such member is accepted or on expiry of thirty days from the date of the receipt of resignation by the Chairman, whichever is earlier.

The Chairman shall communicate the acceptance of the resignation of the member to the Authority at its next meeting

Removal of members :- The Central Government may remove any member from office:-

if, without the leave of the Chairman, he fails to attend three consecutive meetings of the Authority.

Before a member is going out of India

(a)

he shall intimate the Secretary of his depart from, and the date of his expected return to 1ndia and

(b)

If he intends to be absent from India for a period longer than six months, he shall obtain leave of absence in writing from the Chairman.

If a member leaves India without fulfilling the conditions specified in sub-rule (I) he shall be deemed to  have resigned his office with effect from the date of departure from India.

The Authority shall, at the last meeting held before 30th June of every year, elect, from among its members a vice-chairman who shall hold office for a period of year from the 1st of July. Provided that in any year in which the term of office of all the members expires on the 30th June, the Vice-Chairman shall be elected at the first meet after reconstitution of the Authority and the Vice-Chairman so elected shall hold office upto 30th of June next following.

If a casual vacancy occurs in the office of the Vice-Chairman on account of resignation or ceasing to be a member or otherwise, the Authority shall at its next meeting, elect another member to be Vice-Chairman who shall hold office for the unexpired portion of the term of office of the Vice-Chairman elected under sub-rule (i)

11

Appointment of Committees

(1)

The Authority shall, at the last meeting held before the 30th of June every year, appoint the following standing Committees, namely:-

a.

b.

c.

an Export Promotion Committee.

(2)

The standing Committees appointed under sub-rule (A) shall hold office for a period of one year from the 1st of July.      

(3)

The Executive Committees shall consist of

a.

The Chairman, who shall be the ex-officio Chairman thereof;

b.

The Vice-Chairman;

c.

The Director

The secretary; and

three other members to be elected by members of the Authority from among themselves, in such manner as may be laid down by the Authority.

(4)

The Technical Committee shall consist of

The Chairman, who shall be the ex-officio Chairman thereof;

The Vice-Chairman;

The Director

eight other members to be elected by the members of the Authority from among themselves in such manner as may be laid down by the Authority.

(5)

The Export Promotion Committee shall consist of

the Chairman who shall be the ex-officio chairman thereof;

The Vice-Chairman;

the Director and

three members to be elected by the members of the authority from among themselves in such manner as may be laid down by the Authority

Functions of the Committees

(a)

Executive Committee :

Subject to such restrictions as may be imposed by the Authority, the Executive Committee shall, in addition to such functions as have been specifically assigned to it under these rules, discharge any other functions of the Authority in regard to matters not specifically assigned hereunder to the Technical Committee or the Export promotion Committee.

(b)

Technical Committee :
Subject to such restriction as may be imposed by the Authority, the Technical Committee shall discharge all the functions of the Authority in regard to the promotion of technological researches connected with the marine products industry and with regard to measures that may be undertaken for the development of activities connected with the distribution, deep sea and off­shore fishing, processing and storage of marine products and conveyance used for the transport thereof.

Export Promotion Committee :
Subject to such restrictions as may be imposed by the Authority, the Export Promotion Committee ‘shall discharge all the functions of the authority with regard to the promotion of exports of marine products.

CHAPTER III
Procedure for meetings of the Authority

13.

Meetings of the Authority.

There shall be not less than two ordinary meetings of the Authority in a year on such dates and at such places as the Chairman may think fit and the interval between any two ordinary meetings shall not, in any case, be longer than eight months.

14.

Power to call meetings

(1)

The Chairman may, at any time, call a meeting of the Authority and may do so if a requisition for a meeting is presented to him in writing by at least ten members,

(2)

The Chairman may require any officer of the Authority or invite any person of standing who has sufficient knowledge, experience or background in a subject relating or relevant to any matter under consideration of the Authority, to attend any meeting of the Authority, but such officer or person shall not be entitled to vote.

(3)

At least fourteen clear days before any meeting of the Authority, notice of the time and place of the intended meeting signed by the secretary shall be sent to the Central Government and left at or posted to the address of every members.
Provided that in case of urgency, a special meeting of the authority may be summoned at any time by the Chairman, who shall inform, at least seven clear days in advance, the Central Government and the members of the subject, matter for discussion and the reasons for which he considers the summoning of such meeting urgently.

(4)

Notwithstanding anything contained in this rule, the central Government may, at any time call a meeting of the authority.

15.

(1)

No business shall be transacted at a meeting of the authority unless there are present at such meeting at least ten members.

(2)

If at any time the number of members present at a meeting is less than the number of members specified in sub rule (1), the person presiding shall adjourn the meeting to a date not later than three days from the date of such meeting after informing the members of the date, time and place of the adjourned meeting, and it shall thereupon be lawful for the person presiding at such adjourned meeting to dispose of the business intended to be transacted at the original meeting, irrespective of the number of members present.

Chairman of meetings:
The Chairman shall preside over every meeting of the Authority and in his absence the Vice-Chairman shall preside, and if both the Chairman and Vice-Chairman are absent, the members present at the meeting shall elect one from among themselves to preside over such meeting.

17.

Agenda

(1)

The Chairman shall cause to be prepared and circulated to the Central Government and among the members of the Authority at least ten days before a meeting of the Authority a list of business to be transacted at such meetings.

(2)

No business not included in the agenda shall be transacted at a meeting of the Authority without the permission of the Chairman.

18.

Voting

(1)

Every question brought before a meeting of the Authority shall be decided by a majority of the Members present and voting.

(2)

In the case of an equality of votes, the Chairman, the Vice-Chairman or the member presiding over such meeting shall have second or casting vote.

19.

Business by circulation

(1)

Any Business which is to be transacted by the authority may, if the Chairman so directs, be referred to the members (other than members who are not in India) by circulation of papers and copies of papers so circulated shall also be sent to the Central Government.

(2)

Any proposal or resolution circulated under sub- rule (1) and approved by the majority of the members who have recorded their views in writing shall be as effectual and binding as if such proposal or resolution were decided by the majority of the members at a meeting.
Provided that at least ten members of the Board have recorded their views on the proposal or resolution:
Provided further that when a proposal resolution is referred to the members by circulation, any five members may require that the proposal or resolution be referred to members at a meeting and thereupon such reference shall be made to members at a meeting of the Authority provided also that the recourse to circulating resolutions may be adopted only in unavoidable cases.

(3)

where any business is referred to members under sub-section (1), a period of not less than ten clear days shall be allowed for the receipt of replies from member and such period shall be reckoned from the date on which the notices of business is issued

(4)

If a proposal or resolution is circulated under this rule, the result of the circulation shall be communicated all the members and to the Central Government.

(5)

All decisions on questions arrived at by circulation of papers shall be placed at the next meeting the Authority for record.

20.

Record of business

(1)

A record shall be maintained by the secretary  of all items of business transacted by the Authority and copies of such record shall be forwarded to the Central Government immediately after these are ready.

(2)

When a business is transacted by circulation of papers  under rule 19, a record of business so transacted shall be signed by the Chairman.

(3)

The record of business is transacted at every meeting of the Authority shall be signed by the Chairman, the Vice-Chairman or as the case may b e, the member presiding over such meeting

21.

Review

(1)

The Central Government may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, review any decision of the Authority and pass such order in such manner as it thinks fit.

(2)

A copy of every order passed under sub-rule (1) shall be sent to the Authority by the Central Government.

(3)

On receipt of a copy of the order under sub-rule(2), the Authority may make a representation to the Central Government against the said order and the Central Government, may, after considering such representation, either cancel, modify or confirm the order passed by it under sub-rule (1), or take such other action as may in its opinion be just or expedient.

Subject to the provisions of the Act, these rules and the rules made by the Central Government relating to revenue and expenditure for the time being in force, the Authority may incur such expenditure as it may think fit on items provided for, and within the amounts sanctioned by the Central Government, in the budget.

The Authority may write off losses incurred on account of theft, fraud or negligence upto ten thousand rupees and write off losses or waive recoveries upto twenty thousand rupees in individual cases, subject to the observance of general guidelines, if any, issued by the Central Government from time to time.

Re-appropriations between sub-heads under heads of expenditure may be made by the Authority within the overall sanctioned budget for the implementation of schemes approved by the competent authority.

The Authority shall not incur expenditure outside India in excess of fifteen thousand rupees on any single item without the previous sanction of the Central Government

Borrowing Powers
The Authority may, with the previous sanction of the Central Government borrow, on the security of the Marine Products Export Development Fund or any of its other assets for meeting its expenses or for carrying out the measures referred to in section 9.

Contracts

The authority may enter into any contracts for the discharge of its functions under the Act;
provided that:-

every contract which extends over a period of more than three years or involves an expenditure in excess of rupees one lakh; and

every agreement or contract for technical collaboration or consultation services with firms or foreign Governments, shall require the previous sanction of the Central Government.

Contracts shall not be binding on the Authority unless they are executed by the Chairman or any officer authorised by the authority with the previous approval of  the appropriate authority concerned.

Neither the Chairman nor any officer of the authority nor any member thereof shall be personally liable under any assurances or contracts made by the Authority and any liability arising under such assurances or contracts shall be discharged from the money at the disposal of the Authority.

Powers and duties of Chairman

(1)

The Chairman shall be responsible for the proper functioning of the authority and the discharge of its functions under the Act and these rules:

(2)

The Chairman shall have the following powers, namely:-

(i)

to grant leave to officers and employees of the Authority including the Director and the Secretary.

(ii)

to exercise administrative control over all departments and officers of the Authority including the Director and the Secretary.

(iii)

to call for documents and record and to inspect or cause to be inspected, the accounts and places of storage or of business as required under the Act or these rules;

(iv)

to sanction expenditure for contingencies; supplies and services and purchase of articles required for the working of the office of the Authority; and

(v)

To carry out the measures referred to in section 9.

The Chairman shall have power to require the Authority or any committee thereof to defer taking action in pursuance of any decision taken by the Authority or the Committee, as the case may be, pending a reference to the Central Government on such decision.

Where a matter has to be disposed of by the Authority or a Committee and a decision in respect of that matter cannot wait till a meeting of the Authority or the Committee, as the case may be, is held or till the completion of circulation of the resolution relating to that matter among the members of the Authority or the Committee, as the case may be, the Chairman may take the decision himself

Where the Chairman takes a decision under sub-rule (4) he shall submit the same for ratification to the Authority or the Committee, as the case may be, at its next meeting, provided that where the Authority or the Committee, as the case may be modifies or cancels the action taken by the Chairman, any action taken prior to such modification or cancellation shall have effect to the extent that the action so taken cannot be modified or cancelled retrospectively.

Powers of Director

(1)

The Director shall be responsible for the implementation of the decisions arrived at by the Authority with regard to the planning, development and evaluation of the various matters in relation to offshore and deep sea fishing vessels, processing, inspection, quality control, market intelligence and other technical functions.

The Director shall present to the authority such periodical reports as may be specified by the Chairman on the export of marine products with particular reference to market potential, quality control, pre shipment inspection or any other matter and steps to be taken if any to accelerate the quantum of exports of such products.

Powers of Secretary

(1)

The Secretary shall be responsible for the implementation of the decisions arrived at by the Authority or by the Committees and the discharge of the duties imposed on him under the Act or by these rules

(2)

Subject to such delegation as may be made by the Chairman to such other officers as may be appointed for the purpose of this rule, the secretary shall-

(a)

Cause all important papers and matters to be presented to the authority as early as practicable:

(b)

issue directions as to the method of carrying out the decisions of the Authority.

(c)

grant or subject to the resolutions by the Authority, authorise some other person to grant receipts on behalf of the Authority for all moneys received under the Act;

(d)

maintain or cause to be maintained an account of the receipts and expenditure of the Authority; and

(e)

present an annual draft report on the working of the Authority to the Authority for approval and submit the report in the form approved by the Authority to the Central Government not later than the dates specified from time to time in this behalf by the Central Government for being laid on the table of both the Houses of the Parliament.

CHAPTER – VI
Additional Functions

The Authority may, in addition to the functions specified in Sub-Section (2) of section 9. undertake the following measures in the discharge of its functions, namely:-

(a)

assess the requirements of any machinery, equipments and spares, including ancillary material, required for the handling and processing of marine products and, where necessary, recommend and arrange for import of such machinery, equipment, spares and ancillary material

(b)

assess the standards of quality of indigenous processing equipment and recommend measures for their improvement;

(c)

suggest the manufacture of new modern items of equipment required for the marine products industry;

(d)

augment the availability of raw material for processing;

(e)

assess the requirements of the marine products industry for cold-storage, transport and other facilities and ensure provision of such facilities;

(f)

specify and enforce the layout of the processing plants equipment and other matters for maintaining high quality of the marine products;

(g)

co-ordinate the demand and availability of reefer space and hold for regulating the shipment of marine products from the existing as well as new ports.

(h)

undertake regulatory measures for conservation and management of fisheries on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Government of India; and

(i)

undertake such other measures which shall directly or indirectly improve, organise and develop the marine products industry with special reference to exports.

CHAPTER – VII
Registration

33.

Application for Registration

(1)

Every application for the registration of a fishing vessel, processing plant or storage premises for marine products or conveyance used for the transport of marine products shall be made to the Secretary or other officer  authorised by him in Form I, Form II, Form III or Form IV, as the case may be, obtainable from the offices of the Authority on payment of rupees five for each application.

(2)

Every application under Sub-rule (1) for the registration of a fishing vessel, processing plant. storage premises or conveyance specified in column (1) of the Table below shall be accompanied by the fees specified in the corresponding entry in column (2) of the said Table*

                                                                 TABLE

1.

4.

Conveyances                        

Amendment vide S. 0. No.
dt. 10.1.1973 vide Ministry’s letter dt. 10.1.1973

(1)

On receipt of an application under rule 33, the officer referred to in sub-rule (1) of the said rule shall cause the concerned Regional Office of the Authority to verify the particulars given in the app1ication and to inspect the concerned units to ensure that the unit meets the standards prescribed by the Authority. The certificate of registration shall be issued by the aforesaid officer only if he is satisfied on the report of verification and inspection of the Regional Officer as aforesaid. However, in case any defect is noticed in the application, the attention of the applicant shall be drawn in writing requesting him/her to rectify the defect within a specific period, and in case of failure on the part of the application to rectify the defect within such period that the registration shall be refused.

(2)

Where the application for registration is refused the reasons for such refusal shall be recorded in writing and a copy of the same along with the order of refusal shall be furnished to the applicant ; and fees paid by the applicant shall be refunded to him.

(3)

Where the application for registration is not refused. a certificate of registration shall be granted in Form V, Form VI. Form VII or Form VIII, as the ease may be, and shall be subject to the terms and conditions specified in the certificate.

Power to call for additional information

(1)

The Secretary or other officer authorised by him may require the applicant to furnish within a specified period such additional information as he may consider necessary for the purpose of registration and every such applicant shall be bound to furnish such information within the specified period.

(2)

The Secretary or other officer may, by order, refuse an application to register a fishing vessel, processing plant, storage premises or conveyance if the applicant fails to furnish the information asked for or furnishes incorrect information.

Provided that a copy of the order together with the reasons for such refusal shall be communicated to the applicant.

(3)

Nothing in sub-rule (2) shall preclude the applicant to apply afresh for registration after six months of the rejection made thereunder, if the applicant has rectified the defects and has reasons to believe that he can fully comply with the standards prescribed by the Authority.

Cancellation of registration

Where the Secretary or other officer is satisfied that any person has obtained a certificate of registration under rule 34 by furnishing incorrect information or that he has contravened any of the provisions of these rules or of the conditions mentioned in the certificate of registration, the secretary or such officers may, without prejudice to any other action that may be taken against such person, by order cancel the certificate of registration:

Provided that before cancelling such certificate, the person concerned shall be given an opportunity to make its representations:

Provided further that a copy of the order together with the reasons for the cancellation shall be communicated to the person concerned.

Any person aggrieved by an order of refusal under rule 34 or rule 35 or an order of cancellation under rule 36 may within thirty days from the date of receipt by him of a copy of the order of refusal or cancellation, as the case may be, appeal to the Chairman who may either affirm, vary or set aside such order.

(1)

Where a fishing vessel, processing plant, storage premises or conveyance is transferred by way of sale, mortgage or other-wise, the transferee shall within a period of one month from the date of such transfer apply to the secretary or other officer authorised by him for registering the transfer along with the document evidencing such transfer.

(2)

Every such application shall be accompanied by a fee of rupees fifteen.

(3)

The Officer referred to in sub-rule (1) shall, after verifying the connected documents I original registration certificate I transfer requests from the original owner, register the transfer and record an entry to that effect in the certificate of registration.

(1)

If during the period when the registration of the fishing vessel, processing plant. storage premises or conveyance is in force, the owner thereof desires to change place where the processing plant or storage premises is located, or the lay out as approved by the Authority, or any change in its capacity or otherwise, or change the place of operation of the fishing vessel or conveyance he shall apply to the Secretary or other officer authorised by him at least thirty days in advance of such intended change.

Every such application shall specify in detail the new place, lay out or other changes, the area of operation, as the case may be, and shall be accompanied by a fee of rupees fifteen.

Where the Secretary or other officer agrees to the change he shall enter the details of such change in the certificate of registration.

(1)

No person shall. after the expiration of two months from the date of coming into force of this rule, export any marine products unless he has been registered as an exporter with the Authority. The applicant will be allowed to export during the period of one month pending issue of the Certificate of Registration:

Provided that this rule shall not apply to the export of marine products:-

a)

by or on behalf of the Central Government or the Authority or any person authorised by the Central Government or the Authority to export marine products;

b)

by means of gift parcel or sending of samples;

c)

as personal effects of passengers;

d)

for any non-commercial purposes; and

e)

for any exhibition abroad.

In case of items referred to in clauses (b) to (e) of the provision to sub-rule (1), a maximum limit in terms of value shall be fixed by the Authority from time to time, depending on the nature of the product, quantum to be exported, volume of samples to be exhibited/distributed.

Every application for registration as an exporter of marine products shall be made to the Secretary or other officer authorised by him in form IX obtained from the offices of the Authority on payment of Rs.5/- for each application and shall be accompanied by a certificate regarding his financial status from any Scheduled Bank.

Every application for registration as an exporter shall also be accompanied by a fee of  rupees fifteen.

The applicant shall also be bound to furnish such additional information in respect of his application as the Secretary or other officer may require.

On receipt of an application for the grant of a certificate of registration, the Secretary or other officer may, after making such inquiry as he deems necessary, either grant or by order refuse such registration.

Where the application for registration is refused, the reasons for such refusal shall be recorded in writing and a copy of the same along with the order of refusal shall be furnished to the applicant, and the fees paid by the applicant shall be refunded to him.

Where the application for registration is not refused, the Secretary or other officer shall grant the applicant a certificate of registration in Form X which shall be subject to such conditions as are mentioned in the certificate thereof

Where the Secretary or other officer is satisfied that any person has obtained a certificate of registration by furnishing incorrect information or that he has contravened any of the provisions of this rule or of the conditions mentioned in the certificate of registration, or any person who has been registered as an exporter fails during the period of twelve consecutive months to export any of the marine products in respect of which he is registered, or if the secretary or other officer is satisfied that such person has become disqualified to continue as an exporter, the Secretary or such officer may, after giving the person who holds a certificate a reasonable opportunity of making his objections, by order, cancel the registration and communicate to him a copy of such order.

Appeal

Any person aggrieved by an order of refusal under rule 42 or an order of cancellation under rule 43 may within thirty days of the date of receipt by him of the copy of the order, appeal to the Chairman who may either affirm, amend or set aside such order.

(1)

The Authority may, by general or special order direct the holder of a certificate of registration issued under this Chapter to maintain such records of his business in such form and manner as may be specified in the order and to submit to the Authority returns relating to his business in such form as may be specified in such order.

(2)

The Chairman or any officer authorised by him in writing, may with a view to secure compliance with these rules:-

a)

require any holder of a certificate of registration to give any information in respect of his business and

b)

inspect any books, accounts or other documents relating to his business.

CHAPTER – VIII
Miscellaneous

FORM I
THE MARINE PRODUCTS EXPORT
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RULES 1972

(See Rule 33)  
Form of application for registration of fishing vessels

1.

Name and address of the applicant (in full)

2.

Name of the fishing vessel

3.

4.

5.

6.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

Place:

Signature of applicant               

VERIFICATION
I ……………………………. do hereby declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the above information is correct and complete.

Signature 

FORM II
THE MARINE PRODUCTS EXPORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RULES 1972

(See Rule 33)
Form of application for registration of processing plant for marine products

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10

Place:

Date:

Signature of applicant               

Signature

FORM III
THE MARINE PRODUCTS EXPORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RULES 1972

(See Rule 33)
Form of application for registration of storage premises for marine products

Signature of applicant                             

VERIFICATION
I   …………………………………..  do hereby declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the above information is correct and complete.

Signature

FORM IV
THE MARINE PRODUCTS EXPORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RULES 1972
(See Rule 33)
Form of application for the registration of conveyance for the transport of marine products

Signature of applicant                             

Signature

1.

Separate application should be sent in respect of each conveyance

2.

A lay-out of the conveyance should be sent along with this application

FORM V
THE MARINE PRODUCTS EXPORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RULES 1972

(See Rule 34 (3))
Certificate of Registration for Fishing Vessels

1.

Number and date of certificate of Registration

2.

Name of the person to whom the certificate of registration is issued.

3.

Particulars of the fishing vessels including the port where it is operated

Signature of the Officer issuing the certificate

(Seal of the Authority)

Conditions of the certificate of registration

1.

This certificate of registration is granted subject to the provisions of the Marine Products Export Development Authority Rules, 1972.

2.

Any Change in the lay-out design or capacity or other matters should be got approved by the Authority.  

3.

The sanitary and hygienic requirements should conform to the regulations issued in this behalf by the Export Inspection Agency and the Authority from time to time.

4.

The owner should use only approved chemicals for preservation, processing and storage of marine products.

5.

The owner shall also comply with such other instructions as may, from time to time, be issued by the Authority.

Endorsement of any change in the ownership, etc.

FORM VI
THE MARINE PRODUCTS EXPORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RULES 1972

(See Rule 34 (3))
Certificate of registration of processing plant

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Place:

Date:

Signature of the Officer issuing the certificate.

(Seal of the authority)

FORM VII
THE MARINE PRODUCTS EXPORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RULES 1972

(See Rule 34 (3))
Certificate of registration of Storage Premises

 Signature of the Officer issuing the certificate
(Seal of the authority)

Conditions of the Certificate of Registration

1.

This certificate of registration is granted subject to the provisions of the Marine Products Export Development Authority Rules, 1972.

2.

Any change in the lay-out, design or capacity or other matters should be got approved by the authority

3.

4.

5.

FORM VIII
THE MARINE PRODUCTS EXPORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RULES 1972

(See Rule 34 (3))
Certificate of registration of Conveyance

Signature of the Officer issuing the Certificate

(Seal of the Authority)

FORM IX
THE MARINE PRODUCTS EXPORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RULES 1972

(See Rule 41)
Form of application for registration as an exporter of marine products

Signature of the applicant

Name

Designation

                         Declaration
I ……………………………. ( Name ) do hereby declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the above information is correct and complete. I also do hereby certify that I shall handle, process, pack and store the items allowed for export as at Sr. No 4 above only in premises approved by EIA and registered with MPEDA as per the guidelines issued by MPEDA vide Office Order Part 1 – No 10 / 2004 dated 23/7/2004.

Signature

PS –

FORM X
THE MARINE PRODUCTS EXPORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RULES 1972 

(See Rule 42)
Certificate of Registration as an exporter

Signature of the Officer issuing the Certificate

(Seal of the Authority)

This certificate of registration is granted subject to the provisions of the Marine Products Export Development Authority Rules, 1972, as amended from time to time

The holder will abide by the Guidelines dated 23.07.2004 of MPEDA for issue of Certificate of Registration as an Exporter, as amended from time to time

Only the item(s) permitted to be exported vide Sl No 4 of this certificate will be exported

The exporter shall ensure that the quality of the marine products exported by him conform to the specifications recognized by the Central Government under section 6 of the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act 1963 (21 of 1963) and Rules, regulations and instructions there-under, as amended from time to time

The exporter  shall   comply with such other instructions as may, from time  to time, be issued by   the Government  of India, the  Authority, the  Export  Inspection  Council of India and the Export Inspection Agency