Standing Order No. 699/2020 of the Revenue Department, Government of Gujarat dated 24th May, 2020 on the recycling of ships [C1F-7XX]

Standing Order No. 699/2020

GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT

Revenue Department, Government of Gujarat

Gandhinagar, dated the 24th May, 2020

STANDING ORDER

To

All Nautical Surveyors,

Subject: The recycling of ships by ship recyclers 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 Revenue 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 recycling of ships by ship recyclers.

2. The matter has been examined. Every ship recycler carrying on the recycling of ships shall make an application in Form 5 to the Director-General within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.

3. The Nautical Surveyor shall ensure that bill of lading is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Director-General within fifteen days.

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

(Secretary to Government)