Act Number: 20

Act Name: The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021.

Year: 2021

Enactment Date: 2020-07-31

Long Title: 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.

Ministry: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

Department:

Section 4: Appointment of Director General, Deputy Director Generals and Directors.
    (1) The Central Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint,—
        (a) the Director General;
        (b) Deputy Director Generals; and
        (c) Directors for districts.
    (2) For the purposes of sub-section (1), the Central Government may demarcate such areas to be districts.
    (3) Every officer appointed under sub-section (1) shall discharge his functions under the general superintendence and control of the Director General.
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