Complaint against Illegal trawling in Zuari river

ALL GOA SMALL SCALE RESPONSIBLE FISHERIES UNION 

190, Nauxim, Tiswadi, Goa 

15 January 2025

To,

Director of Fisheries, 

Government of Goa,

Panaji, Goa

To,

Superitendent of Police,

Coastal Security,

Panaji, Goa

To,

Captain of Ports,

Government of Goa,

Panaji, Goa

Subject: Complaint against Illegal trawling in Zuari river

Madam/Sir,

There are instances of illegal trawling in Zuari river over past four days from 8.00 pm onwards till beyond mid-night.

This is in complete violation of Fisheries laws and directions from Goa Bench of Bombay High Court in writ petition no. 2844/23 and constitute Contempt of Court against your office.

Our calls to Fisheries department control room revealed that their patrol boat is in break down mode and not available for duty. So there is resumption of break down of law and order in Zuari river and trawlers are allowed to run berserk within specified 5 kms from the shore.

All Goa Small Scale Responsible Fisheries Union strongly condemns this Fisheries violations.

Kindly take immediate note of this and initiate appropriate action. 

Thanking you.

Yours sincerely, 

Shaila D'mello

President

Laximan Mangueshkar

Secretary