Standing Order No. 3958/2018 of the Finance Department, Government of Gujarat dated 17th June, 2018 on the salvage of vessels [C1P-Q8E]

Standing Order No. 3958/2018

GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT

Finance Department, Government of Gujarat

Gandhinagar, dated the 17th June, 2018

STANDING ORDER

To

All Registrars of Inland Vessels,

Subject: The salvage of vessels by salvors 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 Finance 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 salvage of vessels by salvors.

2. The matter has been examined. Every salvor carrying on the salvage of vessels shall make an application in Form 8 to the Inland Waterways Authority within fourteen days, accompanied by a fee of five thousand rupees.

3. The Registrar of Inland Vessels shall ensure that ship is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Inland Waterways Authority within fourteen days.

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

(Secretary to Government)