Clause 22

stop, search and detain any vessel or vehicle which he has reason to believe is being used for fishing or carrying fish or fishing materials contrary to the provisions of this Act or any rules made thereunder and may seize such vessel or vehicle and any engine, fish nets, instruments, fishing materials or other appliances found therein;

search and examine any fishing stakes, nets, instruments, fishing materials or other appliance used in catching fish and effect the removal and destruction of any unlicensed fishing stakes;

search, examine and investigate into the operation of any fish ponds;

arrest any person found committing or attempting to commit or abetting the commission of an offence under this Act or any rules made thereunder.