Section 17
Levy and collection of fees and charges.
The Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985
About this Act
An Act to provide for the constitution of an Authority for the regulation and development of inland waterways for purposes of shipping and navigation and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
(1) The Authority may, with the previous approval of
the Central Government, levy fees and charges at such rates as may be laid down by regulations made in
this behalf for services or benefits rendered in relation to the use of the national waterways for the
purposes of shipping, navigation, infrastructural facilities, including facilities for passengers and facilities
relating to the berthing of vessels, handling of cargoes and storage of cargoes.
(2) The fees and charges levied under sub-section (1) shall be collected in such manner as may be determined by regulations.
(2) The fees and charges levied under sub-section (1) shall be collected in such manner as may be determined by regulations.