Section 24
Levy and collection of marine aids to navigation dues.
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) There shall be levied and collected
the marine aids to navigation dues, at such rates, as the Central Government may, by notification in the
Official Gazette, specify from time to time.
(2) The marine aids to navigation dues levied under sub-section (1) shall be collected by the proper officer in respect of every ship arriving at or departing from any port in India, from such person, in such manner and at such time, as may be prescribed.
(3) The proceeds of the marine aids to navigation dues collected shall be credited to the Consolidated Fund of India in such manner as may be prescribed.
(4) Every owner causing any ship to arrive at or depart from any port in India shall, self-assessing its liability to pay dues, file a return before the proper officer in such form and manner, as may be prescribed.
(2) The marine aids to navigation dues levied under sub-section (1) shall be collected by the proper officer in respect of every ship arriving at or departing from any port in India, from such person, in such manner and at such time, as may be prescribed.
(3) The proceeds of the marine aids to navigation dues collected shall be credited to the Consolidated Fund of India in such manner as may be prescribed.
(4) Every owner causing any ship to arrive at or depart from any port in India shall, self-assessing its liability to pay dues, file a return before the proper officer in such form and manner, as may be prescribed.