(1) (a) The port tariff for every major port shall be fixed by---
(i) the Board of Major Port Authority or such person or body of persons authorised by it; or
(ii) the board of directors, in case a port is registered as a company under the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013);
(b) the port tariff for every port other than major port shall be fixed by the respective State Maritime Boards or such concessionaire as may be authorised by the concerned State Maritime Board.
(2) The port tariff fixed under sub-section (1) shall be published electronically by the Authority or concessionaire or person or body of persons, responsible for fixing the port tariff.
(3) The port tariff fixed under sub-section (1) shall come into effect after expiry of a period of thirty days from the date of its publication.
(4) The Council may issue guidelines on any matter relating to transparency of port tariff including the components thereof.
(5) The Authority may, based on any recommendation by the Government, in special cases exempt or, remit the whole or any portion of the fees or other charges due or payable under this Act.