Section 7BProhibition on the exploration or exploitation in the Continental Shelf

s. 7B

7B. Prohibition on the exploration or exploitation in the Continental Shelf No person including a foreign government or an international organization, may explore or exploit any natural resources whether living or non-living or carry out any search or excavation, or conduct any research in the Continental Shelf: Provided that anyone, in accordance with the terms of a licence or letter of authority granted by the Government can drill or construct, maintain or operate any artificial island, off shore terminal, installation or other structure or device for any purpose in the Continental Shelf.