Goa HThe Goa High Court has ordered the immediate suspension of all inland water sports activities and directed the Fisheries Department not to issue fresh NOCs until designated operational zones are notified.
The Goa High Court has ordered the immediate suspension of all inland water sports activities conducted by riverine crafts across the state’s waterways, citing the absence of designated operational zones.
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The court has also directed the Fisheries Department not to issue any fresh No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for inland water sports activities until further orders.
The directions were issued after the court noted that such activities were being carried out without clearly demarcated operational zones, raising concerns over safety and regulatory compliance.
The order will remain in force until further directions from the High Court. The suspension is expected to impact operators offering inland water sports across Goa, while the government is likely to be required to establish designated operational zones before such activities can resume.
The matter is being closely watched by stakeholders in the tourism and water sports sectors, as the High Court’s decision could influence the future regulation of inland water sports activities in the state.
