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Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021

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14
Sections
52

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Chapter I

Preliminary

2 sections
§ 1 Short title, extent and commencement
§ 2 Definitions
Chapter II

Designation of General Aid to Navigation

1 section
§ 3 Power to designate general aid to navigation
Chapter III

Director General of Aids to Navigation

4 sections
§ 4 Appointment of Director General, Deputy Director Generals and Directors
§ 5 Duties of Director General
§ 6 Central Advisory Committee
§ 7 Proceedings of Central Advisory Committee not to be invalidated
Chapter IV

Management of General Aids to Navigation

2 sections
§ 8 Management of general aids to navigation
§ 9 Powers of Central Government relating to aids to navigation
Chapter V

Management of Vessel Traffic Services

4 sections
§ 10 Management of vessel traffic services
§ 11 Powers of Central Government relating to vessel traffic services
§ 12 Competent Authority for Vessel Traffic Services
§ 13 Standards for establishment and operation of vessel traffic services
Chapter VI

Inspection and Management of Local Aids to Navigation

3 sections
§ 14 Power to inspect local aids to navigation
§ 15 Control of local aids to navigation by Central Government
§ 16 Management of local aids to navigation by Central Government
Chapter VII

Obstruction to Functioning of Aids to Navigation

1 section
§ 17 Power of Central Government to remove or alter obstructions to aids to navigation
Chapter VIII

Training and Certification

3 sections
§ 18 Power of Central Government to train and certify operators of aids to navigation and vessel traffic services
§ 19 Certification
§ 20 Accreditation of training organisations
Chapter IX

Marking of Wrecks

2 sections
§ 21 Marking of wrecks
§ 22 Reimbursement for marking wrecks
Chapter X

Development of Heritage Lighthouses

1 section
§ 23 Power of Central Government to designate any aid to navigation as heritage lighthouse
Chapter XI

Marine Aids to Navigation Dues

11 sections
§ 24 Levy and collection of marine aids to navigation dues
§ 25 Utilisation of marine aids to navigation dues
§ 26 Receipts relating to marine aids to navigation dues and their verification
§ 27 Assessment of marine aids to navigation dues and ascertainment of tonnage
§ 28 Recovery of marine aids to navigation dues
§ 29 Refusal of port clearance
§ 30 Determination of disputes as to liability for payment
§ 31 Marine aids to navigation dues payable at one port recoverable at another
§ 32 Exemption
§ 33 Refund of excess payments
§ 34 Fees
Chapter XII

Finance, Accounts and Audit

2 sections
§ 35 Receipt and expenditure
§ 36 Annual report
Chapter XIII

Offences and Penalties

9 sections
§ 37 Intentionally obstructing aids to navigation or vessel traffic services
§ 38 Negligently obstructing aids to navigation or vessel traffic services
§ 39 Intentionally destroying or damaging aids to navigation or vessel traffic services
§ 40 Negligently destroying or damaging aids to navigation or vessel traffic services
§ 41 Causing damage to heritage lighthouse
§ 42 Evading payment of marine aids to navigation dues
§ 43 Non-compliance with directions of vessel traffic service provider
§ 44 Cognizance of offences
§ 45 Place of trial and jurisdiction of court
Chapter XIV

Miscellaneous

7 sections
§ 46 Power of Central Government to make rules
§ 47 Delegation of powers by Central Government
§ 48 Power of Central Government to issue directions
§ 49 Protection of action taken in good faith
§ 50 Power to remove difficulties
§ 51 Laying of rules and notifications before Parliament
§ 52 Repeal and savings

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