Section 26
Receipts relating to marine aids to navigation dues and their verification.
The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021.
About this Act
An Act to provide for the development, maintenance and management of aids to navigation in India; for training and certification of operator of aids to navigation, development of its historical, educational and cultural value; to ensure compliance with the obligation under the maritime treaties and international instruments to which India is a party and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
(1) The owner
shall credit the marine aids to navigation dues into the account of the Central Government in such manner
as may be prescribed.
(2) The payment of marine aids to navigation dues shall be verified by the proper officer in respect of.--
(a) the port at which the marine aids to navigation dues has been paid;
(b) the amount of the payment;
(c) the date on which the marine aids to navigation dues became payable; and
(d) the name, tonnage and other proper description of the ship in respect of which the payment is made,
for the purpose of granting clearance.
(2) The payment of marine aids to navigation dues shall be verified by the proper officer in respect of.--
(a) the port at which the marine aids to navigation dues has been paid;
(b) the amount of the payment;
(c) the date on which the marine aids to navigation dues became payable; and
(d) the name, tonnage and other proper description of the ship in respect of which the payment is made,
for the purpose of granting clearance.