The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021.
Central Act · Act 20 of 202153 provisions
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to provide for the development, maintenance and management of aids to navigation in India; for training and certification of operator of aids to navigation, development of its historical, educational and cultural value; to ensure compliance with the obligation under the maritime treaties and international instruments to which India is a party and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. |
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| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 20 of 2021 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 53 |
| Subjects | transport |
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- Section 1 Short title, extent and commencement.
- Section 2 Definitions.
- Section 3 Power to designate general aid to navigation.
- Section 4 Appointment of Director General, Deputy Director Generals and Directors.
- Section 5 Duties of Director General.
- Section 6 Central Advisory Committee.
- Section 7 Proceedings of Central Advisory Committee not to be invalidated.
- Section 8 Management of general aids to navigation.
- Section 9 Powers of Central Government relating to aids to navigation.
- Section 10 Management of vessel traffic services.
- Section 11 Powers of Central Government relating to vessel traffic services.
- Section 12 Competent Authority for Vessel Traffic Services.
- Section 13 Standards for establishment and operation of vessel traffic services.
- Section 14 Power to inspect local aids to navigation.
- Section 15 Control of local aids to navigation by Central Government.
- Section 16 Management of local aids to navigation by Central Government.
- Section 17 Power of Central Government to remove or alter obstructions to aids to navigation.
- Section 18 Power of Central Government to train and certify operators of aids to navigation and vessel traffic services.
- Section 19 Certification.
- Section 20 Accreditation of training organisations.
- Section 21 Marking of wrecks.
- Section 22 Reimbursement for marking wrecks.
- Section 23 Power of Central Government to designate any aid to navigation as heritage lighthouse.
- Section 24 Levy and collection of marine aids to navigation dues.
- Section 25 Utilisation of marine aids to navigation dues.
- Section 26 Receipts relating to marine aids to navigation dues and their verification.
- Section 27 Assessment of marine aids to navigation dues and ascertainment of tonnage.
- Section 28 Recovery of marine aids to navigation dues.
- Section 29 Refusal of port clearance.
- Section 30 Determination of disputes as to liability for payment.
- Section 31 Marine aids to navigation dues payable at one port recoverable at another.
- Section 32 Exemption.
- Section 33 Refund of excess payments.
- Section 34 Fees.
- Section 35 Receipt and expenditure.
- Section 36 Annual report.
- Section 37 Intentionally obstructing aids to navigation or vessel traffic services.
- Section 38 Negligently obstructing aids to navigation or vessel traffic services.
- Section 39 Intentionally destroying or damaging aids to navigation or vessel traffic services.
- Section 40 Negligently destroying or damaging aids to navigation or vessel traffic services.
- Section 41 Causing damage to heritage lighthouse.
- Section 42 Evading payment of marine aids to navigation dues.
- Section 43 Noncompliance with directions of vessel traffic service provider.
- Section 44 Cognizance of offences.
- Section 45 Place of trial and jurisdiction of court.
- Section 46 Power of Central Government to make rules.
- Section 47 Delegation of powers by Central Government.
- Section 48 Power of Central Government to issue directions.
- Section 48A Power of Director-General appointed under Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 to issue directions.
- Section 49 Protection of action taken in good faith.
- Section 50 Power to remove difficulties.
- Section 51 Laying of rules and notifications before Parliament.
- Section 52 Repeal and savings.
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