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Use of kraals prohibited in February, March, and April. 
A clear space of not less than 16 j'ards shall be left for the 
waterway between the ends of kraals on either bank of the 
river. 
The kraals can only be erected by permission of the Com- 
mittee, who may order their removal. 
7. — Nittu valai (Tamil). 
Locality : Panichchenkeni. 
Fish caught : Prawns and small fishes. 
Description : This is a fixed net. It has a bag and two wings. 
Each wing is supported by three upright sticks. It entraps 
pra^\^ls and small fishes in its meshes. 
Dimensions : Length. 5 fathoms (from extremity of 
wings) ; height. 4 feet ; mesh, 1 inch. 
8.— Sil valai or Sillu valai (Tamil). 
Locality : Panichchenkeni . 
Description : A vertically fixed net. The dimensions of the 
net vary, but the mesh is 2| inches. 
Method of Use : Generally used in the river and backwaters 
at Panichchenkeni. Each end of the net is sujjported by a 
vertical stake, which is fixed in the mud. 
9. — Bandu dela (Sinhakse) ; Kattu valai (Tamil) ; 
Kattu dela (Sinhalese). 
Locality : Chilaw. 
Fish caught : Mostly prawns. 
Description : A fixed net which is not used in the open sea, 
but only in the estuary and lake at Chilaw. The net consists 
of a bag and two wings. The mesh of the bag gradually 
decreases towards the apex. The net is made of fine string. 
Dimensions : Length of wings, 7 fathoms ; height of 
wings, 1 fathom ; mesh of wings, 1 inch ; length of 
bag, 5 fathoms ; width of mouth of bag, 2 fathoms. 
Method of Use : The wings are fixed in an upright position 
by four sticks placed vertically at either side. This net is 
generally placed in mid channel, and is left out only at night. 
Used mainly for catching prawns. 
