Standing Order No. 2306/2026 of the Agriculture Department, Government of Gujarat dated 4th February, 2026 on the plying of an inland vessel [C1K-Q1H]

Standing Order No. 2306/2026

GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT

Agriculture Department, Government of Gujarat

Gandhinagar, dated the 4th February, 2026

STANDING ORDER

To

All Principal Officers,

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 Agriculture 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 7 to the Maritime Board within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of ten thousand rupees.

3. The Principal Officer shall ensure that bill of lading is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Maritime Board within fifteen days.

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

(Secretary to Government)