Description

This scheme by the Department of Fisheries provides a subsidy equivalent to the actual VAT paid on H.S.D. Oil for registered fishing vessels, subject to government-decided quotas.

Benefits

Reimbursement of the actual VAT paid. The total industry quota is restricted to 20,000 K.L. per financial year.

Eligibility

• Vessel must be registered under the M.S. Act.
• Possess valid Net and Fishing Licenses for the year.
• Not a defaulter or violator of Marine Fishing Regulation acts.
• Oil must be purchased from Registered Fisheries Co-operative outlets or Government-approved outlets.

Application Process

Offline
Step 1: Obtain application format from the Department of Fisheries, Panaji or BDO offices.
Step 2: Submit filled form with supporting oil bills and licenses.
Step 3: Grievances can be registered with the Grievance Redressal Officer or via email at dir-fish.goa@nic.in.

Documents Required

• Statement of HSD Oil consumed with invoices/bills.
• VRC Copy and Fish Catch Data.
• Fishing Vessel and Net License Certificates.
• VAT report from Oil Company.
• Fishermen Corpus Fund Form.