GOVERNMENT OF TELANGANA

ABSTRACT

FISHERIES Department – Registration of Fresh Water Aquaculture in the State –

Orders- Issued.

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ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRY DEVELOPMENT AND FISHERIES (V&F) DEPARTMENT

[Link]. 28 Dated: 02-09-2016

Read the following:

1) [Link]. 7 Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries

([Link]) Department Dated: 16-03-2013 and its amendments in G.O Ms
No 15 dt: 26-05-2016
2) From the Commissioner of Fisheries, TS, Hyderabad
[Link].1796/C2/2016,Dt:27.7.2016
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O R D E R:

The Commissioner of Fisheries, Telangana State, Hyderabad in the

reference 2nd read above has stated that the Telangana a landlocked state, the
provisions and guidelines issued in the reference 1st read above are not
appropriate for it as complexity in aquaculture activity is less in Telangana state
as compared to state of Andhra Pradesh. As of now the aquaculture is existence
in 781.30 hectare and there is further scope to develop the aquaculture in the
state and it is felt necessary to have separate guidelines, provisions in Telangana
state to develop aquaculture in suitable areas and requested the Government to
issue necessary orders for construction of aquaculture farms in Telangana state
by superseding the orders issued in the reference 1st read above.
2. Government after careful examination of the proposal of the
Commissioner of Fisheries, TS, Hyderabad and in supercession of the orders
issued in the Government Order 1st read above, hereby issue the following
guidelines to consider the cases for registering new fresh water aquaculture
farms in the State of Telangana:-

1. Guidelines

1.1 No person shall carry on fresh water aquaculture without registration in

accordance with this order.

1.2 The farmers need not pay Land conversion fee ( as per the sub clause (f )
of Clause 7 of the Andhra Pradesh Agricultural Land (Conversion for
Non- Agricultural purpose Act 2006 and its amendments by Act 16 of 2012).

1.3 The District Level Committee with the following members shall be the
Competent Authority to permit fresh water aquaculture by registration.

[Link] Composition of the District Level Committee Status

1. District Collector Chairperson

2. Executive Engineer, Irrigation Department Member

3. Joint Director of Agriculture Member

4. Deputy Director, Ground Water Department Member

5. District Fisheries Officer Member Convener

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1.4 The Member-Convener will invite the District Forest Officer for the District
Level Committee meetings whenever forest lands are involved.

1.5 The applicant shall have a clear title of land in his name or shall be a lease
holder of the land for a minimum period of five years.

1.6 Aquaculture is permissible in agriculture lands having less productivity,

fallow, low lying, prone to water logging and also permissible in dilapidated small
kuntas by undertaking reclamation to hold rain water required depth and period.

1.7 Fresh water aquaculture is permissible by using water from irrigation canals,
drainage channels (notified or non-notified), field channels, etc. by paying Water
Cess.

1.8 To prevent groundwater depletion, no fresh water aquaculture farm shall be

permitted to use water drawn from bore wells except for supplementing the
losses from evaporation, seepage, etc.

1.9 Antibiotics and other pharmacologically active substances which are banned
by Government of India and published in Gazette Notifications from time to time
shall not be used for aquaculture.

1.10. All indigenous cultural species, unless prohibited by the Government can
be cultured. Exotic species can be cultured only after obtaining relevant
permissions from Competent Authorities.

2. Procedure for Registration

2.1 Persons who wish to start aquaculture farms shall apply to the District Level
Committee through the District Fisheries Officer (Annexure-I) and pay processing
fee of Rs.200/- per acre. The DLC will scrutinize the applications as per the
guidelines issued in this order and visit the proposed site if necessary then
recommend for registration. District Fisheries Officer will submit the file to the Dist
Collector / Chairman DLC to issue the registration (Annexure-II).

2.2 The District Level Committee visit the ponds at any time after completion of the
construction or during culture period. If any violations are observed as per the
conditions mentioned in this order, the DLC has the power to recommend for
cancellation of the registration.

2.3 The amount collected towards processing fee shall be remitted to the
Government account in miscellaneous head of account: 2405- Fisheries, MH –
102 License Fees, Fines etc SH.01-License Fees, Fines etc.

2.4 The District Collector has the right to take appropriate action including
cancellation of the registration, and demolish if any registered fresh water
aquaculture farmer violates the conditions mentioned in this order.

3. Powers of the Commissioner of Fisheries

The Commissioner of Fisheries has the power to review, call for records,
inspect or depute Officers to examine records and inspect the farms and
intervene in the process at any stage suo- motu or in response to a complaint, at
his option. He has the power to order the cancellation of registrations, the closure
of operations in accordance with this order.

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3. The Commissioner of Fisheries, Telangana State Hyderabad and the
District Collectors concerned shall take all necessary actions accordingly.
(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF TELANGANA)

SURESH CHANDA
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
The Commissioner of Fisheries, A.P. Hyderabad.
All District Collectors/District Fisheries Officers
through Commissioner of Fisheries.
Copy to:
The PS to Minister(AHDD& ).
The Environment, Forests, Science & Technology Department.
The Irrigation and Command Area Development Department.
The Finance Department.
The Law Department.
SC/Sfs

//FORWARDED::BY ORDER//
SECTION OFFICER
 ANNEXURE I to GO Ms No.28

APPLICATION FORM

Application for Fresh Water Aquaculture Farm/Seed farm

DATE OF APPLICATION:

APPLICATION NO: (to be given by the DFO Office)

(1) Name of the applicant/registered
Company/ Establishment in
BLOCK LETTERS with permanent
address)

(2) Address for communication ( in

BLOCK LETTERS)

(3) Details of land for which

registration is applied for

a) District

b) Mandal

c) Revenue village

d) Survey No

e) Ownership right

(whether free hold or

leasehold, if leasehold specify
the period of lease- from date
to date)

f) Total farm area in Ha.

g) Water spread area Ha.

(4) Boundaries of the farm

( North, South, East, West)

(5) Category of the land

1. Waste land
2. Low productive agricultural
land
3. Prone to inundation
4. Low lying area
5. Water logged area
6. Agricultural land
7. Dilapidated kunta

(6) Water source for the aquaculture

farm

1. Irrigation canal
2. Irrigation drain
 3. other source ( except bore
well)

(7) Date of commencement of farm

(8) Usage of bore water to

supplement the evaporation

1. Permission under the

Andhra Pradesh WALTA
Act. 2002.( Applicable to
Telangana

(9) Culture aspects

1. species of fish /prawn

2. type of culture
3. stocking densities
4. feeding pattern
5. duration of crop
6. No. of crops

(10) Processing fee DD No

(13) Other details, if any

Declaration by the Applicant

I/We …………………………………………………….Son/ Daughter /Wife of

………………………………………………………….residing…………………………
…….. at ……………………………………… hereby declare that the information
furnished above is true to the best of my/our knowledge. I/We are fully aware that
if it is found that the information furnished in the application is false or there is
any deviation /violation of the conditions of registration or the guidelines or rules
stipulated in the [Link]. …………. or of the relevant Government Orders
issued by Government from time to time, action as deemed fit may be taken
against me/us.

SIGNATURE
 Check List
(To be attached to the Application)

1 Copy of the land title deed in the name of the applicant (s) is attached.

OR
(in case of leased land) the lease deed is enclosed.

2 If bore water is used for supplementing the evaporation losses of water in

the aqua farm , a copy of the permission letter from the competent
authority under the AP WALTA Act, 2002 as adapted by Telangana state
is enclosed.

3 Layout plan of the aqua farm along

4 Demand Draft towards processing fee in favour of District Fisheries Officer

is enclosed.
 ANEXURE II to GO Ms No.28

Certificate of Registration of Freshwater Aquaculture Farm/Seed

Farm

Vide G.O Ms No……………………

Registration No:

Date:

The fresh water aquaculture farm of Shri/ Smt/M/s

……………………………….. Son/ Daughter/Wife of …………………………………
residing at ……………………………is registered by the Fisheries Department
with effect from ……..

Details of the UNIT

1 Location of the Farm

• District
• Mandal
• Revenue Village
2 Survey No.

3 Total farm area in Ha.

4 Total water spread area in Ha.

5 Species to be cultured

Dist Collector/ Chairman DLC

Date :

(Seal of the Authority)

Conditions for the for Registration of Fresh water Aquaculture Farm

(To be typed on rear side of the certificate)

1. This certificate of registration is granted subject to the guidelines

stipulated in the G.O. Ms. No…………. dt……… and as per relevant
Government orders issued by the Government from time to time.
2. The District Collector/ Commissioner of Fisheries may cancel the
certificate of registration in case of violation of the guidelines.
3. The certificate of registration issued is to be exhibited in the premises of
the farm and produced for checking whenever demanded by an inspecting
officer.
4. Environmental friendly and sustainable aquaculture management practices
should be adopted.
5. Antibiotics and other pharmacologically active substances which are banned
by GOI and published in Gazette Notifications from time to time shall not be
used for aquaculture.