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Procedure NameExport License for Lobsters, Chanks
Description

 

Category

Registration

Responsible Agency

Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

Address: 3rd Floor,New Secretariat Maligawatta, Colombo 10

Phone: +94112446183, +94112973138

Email: depfish@fisheries.gov.lk

Legal base of the Procedure

No.2 of 1996 Fisheries And Aquatic Resources Act

 

Required Documentation for Chanks

No.  Type Notes
1. Business registration/ company registration  
2. Application Form  
3. Request Letter for quantity   
4. Previous export details If previously exported
5.  Custom parties copies to prove finishing of the quota allocated If previously exported
6. Request letter to increase of quantity 

if applicable

will increase after checking their past performances

 

Required Documentation for Lobster

No.  Type Notes
1. Business registration/ company registration  
2. Application Form  
3. Request Letter   
4. Previous export details If previously exported
5.  Custom parties copies to prove finishing of the quota allocated If previously exported

 

Process Steps

Step 1 Submit the Application with all the relevant original documents 
Step 2 Process the documentation
Step 3 Deputy Director Biology issues a recommendation to Director General
Step 4 Director General Approves the request
Step 5 Issuance of the permit 

 

 

CategoryExport

The following form/s are used in this procedure
TitleDescriptionCreated DateUpdated DateIssued By
Application for export of chanks30-03-201830-03-2018 This is Dowload File
Application for a permit for possession, exhibit for sale, selling or flesh of a spiny lobsters or slipper lobsters02-04-201802-04-2018 This is Dowload File
An Application For Exportation Of Spiny Lobsters Or Slipper Lobsters02-04-201802-04-2018 This is Dowload File
This procedure applies to the following measures
NameMeasure TypeAgencyDescriptionCommentsLegal DocumentValidity ToMeasure Class
Export License for Lobsters, Chanks Licensing Requirement Department of Fisheries and aquatic resources issues export permit for Lobsters, Chanks valid for 3 monthsThis licence will not be issued in February, October, September Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act31-12-9999Good