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Maritime Zones of India Act 1976
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About — Maritime Zones of India Act 1976
The Maritime Zones of India Act, 1976, defines India's territorial sea, contiguous zone, exclusive economic zone and continental shelf, aligning national law with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. It grants India sovereign rights over resources up to 200 nautical miles, such as the prolific fishing grounds around Lakshadweep.