Act 20 of 2021

The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021.

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 of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
  • Enacted 2020-07-31
  • 52 sections
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1 Short title, extent and commencement.Read
2 Definitions.Read
3 Power to designate general aid to navigation.Read
4 Appointment of Director General, Deputy Director Generals and Directors.Read
5 Duties of Director General.Read
6 Central Advisory Committee.Read
7 Proceedings of Central Advisory Committee not to be invalidated.Read
8 Management of general aids to navigation.Read
9 Powers of Central Government relating to aids to navigation.Read
10 Management of vessel traffic services.Read
11 Powers of Central Government relating to vessel traffic services.Read
12 Competent Authority for Vessel Traffic Services.Read
13 Standards for establishment and operation of vessel traffic services.Read
14 Power to inspect local aids to navigation.Read
15 Control of local aids to navigation by Central Government.Read
16 Management of local aids to navigation by Central Government.Read
17 Power of Central Government to remove or alter obstructions to aids to navigation.Read
18 Power of Central Government to train and certify operators of aids to navigation and vessel traffic services.Read
19 Certification.Read
20 Accreditation of training organisations.Read
21 Marking of wrecks.Read
22 Reimbursement for marking wrecks.Read
23 Power of Central Government to designate any aid to navigation as heritage lighthouse.Read
24 Levy and collection of marine aids to navigation dues.Read
25 Utilisation of marine aids to navigation dues.Read
26 Receipts relating to marine aids to navigation dues and their verification.Read
27 Assessment of marine aids to navigation dues and ascertainment of tonnage.Read
28 Recovery of marine aids to navigation dues.Read
29 Refusal of port clearance.Read
30 Determination of disputes as to liability for payment.Read
31 Marine aids to navigation dues payable at one port recoverable at another.Read
32 Exemption.Read
33 Refund of excess payments.Read
34 Fees.Read
35 Receipt and expenditure.Read
36 Annual report.Read
37 Intentionally obstructing aids to navigation or vessel traffic services.Read
38 Negligently obstructing aids to navigation or vessel traffic services.Read
39 Intentionally destroying or damaging aids to navigation or vessel traffic services.Read
40 Negligently destroying or damaging aids to navigation or vessel traffic services.Read
41 Causing damage to heritage lighthouse.Read
42 Evading payment of marine aids to navigation dues.Read
43 Noncompliance with directions of vessel traffic service provider.Read
44 Cognizance of offences.Read
45 Place of trial and jurisdiction of court.Read
46 Power of Central Government to make rules.Read
47 Delegation of powers by Central Government.Read
48 Power of Central Government to issue directions.Read
49 Protection of action taken in good faith.Read
50 Power to remove difficulties.Read
51 Laying of rules and notifications before Parliament.Read
52 Repeal and savings.Read
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