Standing Order No. 2099/2026 of the Commercial Taxes Department, Government of Gujarat dated 4th March, 2026 on the plying of an inland vessel [C1C-3BW]

Standing Order No. 2099/2026

GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT

Commercial Taxes Department, Government of Gujarat

Gandhinagar, dated the 4th March, 2026

STANDING ORDER

To

All Engineer and Ship Surveyors,

Subject: The plying of an inland vessel by owners of an inland vessel under the Gujarat Maritime Board Act, 1981, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Maritime Board Act, 1981 (Gujarat Act 30 of 1981), the Commercial Taxes Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the plying of an inland vessel by owners of an inland vessel.

2. The matter has been examined. Every owner of an inland vessel carrying on the plying of an inland vessel shall make an application in Form 6 to the Port Authority within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.

3. The Engineer and Ship Surveyor shall ensure that vessel is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Port Authority within forty-five days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Commercial Taxes Department, Government of Gujarat.

(Secretary to Government)