Standing Order No. 1381/2024 of the Ports Department, Government of Gujarat dated 9th June, 2024 on the working of a port [C1F-N8G]

Standing Order No. 1381/2024

GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT

Ports Department, Government of Gujarat

Gandhinagar, dated the 9th June, 2024

STANDING ORDER

To

All Surveyors,

Subject: The working of a port by port authorities 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 Ports 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 working of a port by port authorities.

2. The matter has been examined. Every port authority carrying on the working of a port shall make an application in Form 5 to the Port Authority within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of five thousand rupees.

3. The Surveyor shall ensure that berth 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 Ports Department, Government of Gujarat.

(Secretary to Government)