The Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995
tamil-nadu · 1996
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- S. 1Section 1 empowers the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board to acquire and maintain port facilities, equipment, and infrastructure for maritime operations and safety.
- S. 2In this A&, uakss tb matext otherwise requires, -
- S. 3For section 5 of the principal Act, the following section shall be substitutc
- S. 4*r n &all be dirqlua I' fed f&'6%&1 a b i ni&d, t(k k d&&%k b# a rambet
- S. 6Section 6 allows the Government to remove or accept resignations of Board members, including the Chairman, for various reasons.
- S. 7Section 7 amends subsection (1) of section 17 in the principal act to substitute a new section.
- S. 8(1) Any casual vacancy in the office of the Chairman shall be filled, as s&n %%, , ' u may 4
- S. 9Section 9 designates the Vice-Chairman or a government-appointed member to act as Chairman if the Chairman is incapacitated or absent.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the meeting procedures, quorum, chairing, voting, and reporting requirements for the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board.
- S. 11(1) The Board may, from time to rime, constitute from amongst its meal, Cornitregs
- S. 12Section 12 provides for payment of fees and allowances to members for attending Board or committee meetings.
- S. 13(1) If th: inlsto: 3
- S. 14No ~ c t done or praceed
- S. 15The Board may, with the approval 01' the Govelnmcnt, direct :n&i-- ~owers, (a) such of the pahers a3l
- S. 16(1) It sball be the duly of the Chairman and the Vice-chairman to attend Chairman
- S. 17Section 17 appoints a Chief Executive Officer and allows the Board to create and regulate other posts and conditions of service.
- S. 18Section 18 outlines the appointment authority for posts, with higher-level appointments requiring government consultation.
- S. 19Section 19 transfers all government assets, debts, and liabilities related to a port to the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board.
- S. 20Section 20 transfers government employees to the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board, maintaining their terms and benefits, and shifts pension and fund liabilities to the Board.
- S. 21As from the appointed day, all rates, fees, and other charges in relation rtc
- S. 22Section 22 mandates the Board to repay government-provided capital with interest, as determined by the government, as part of its expenditure.
- S. 23Section 23 allows the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board to acquire land for its purposes.
- S. 24(I) The Boald may raise loans with the previous sancti~n ;f ihc Gcl
- S. 25(1) T71c BDLI
- S. 26Section 26 allows the board to perform works or services and lend vessels or employee services to others, as agreed.
- S. 27Section 27 declares when a port facility is ready for use and authorizes the Board to order vessels to dock for loading or unloading.
- S. 28Section 28 directs the Board to restrict landing or shipping of goods/passengers at unauthorized areas with Collector's approval.
- S. 29Any offcer appointed by the Board in this behalf, may, in cass powa c : c t
- S. 30tdotwithstanding anything contained in section 27
- S. 32(1) The Board shall have power lo undertake the following survices *vices by Board or o t k namely :- pwron
- S. 33Section 33 outlines the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board's liability for goods in its charge, treating it as a bailee unless notice of loss is given within a specified period.
- S. 34Section 34 mandates the Collector of Customs to designate areas for Customs officers' use and specifies payment of storage charges to the Board.
- S. 35Section 35 prohibits unauthorized constructions within the port limits and mandates Board's permission for such activities.
- S. 36(1) Where, as a result of an order pablisiled under s c c ~ ~ o ~ l '8, c
- S. 37(I) The Board shall, frcm i
- S. 38Section 38 sets the rates and conditions for using the Board's property for various maritime and commercial activities.
- S. 39Section 39 allows the Board to establish a consolidated rate scale for specified services or combinations of services and property usage.
- S. 40In framing scales ni rates under any of the foregoing provisions of this sat
- S. 41Section 41 requires the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board to obtain government sanction for any rates or conditions it sets.
- S. 42(1) Whenever the Government c~nsider it necess?
- S. 43Section 43 allows the Board to exempt certain goods, vehicles, or vessels from paying specified rates or charges in special cases.
- S. 44Section 44 prohibits refund of overcharges unless a written claim is made within six months, though the Board can remit overcharges at any time.
- S. 45(1) When the Boarc! is s~~tisfied that any charge leviable under this Chapter Notice of has been s i ~ o r ~ leviect
- S. 46Section 46 and 47 of the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995, establish the Board's lien on goods for unpaid rates and rents.
- S. 49(I) Til? 13 ~1 111 ~ j , L:f -r '11: :~p;!+y of tw I 111 )IIL:,S fr,,i
- S. 51,*, ,;ll
- S. 52Section 52 allows the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board to seize and sell a vessel if its master fails to pay applicable rates or penalties.
- S. 53Section 53 mandates that port clearance for vessels cannot be granted until due fees or damages under the Act are paid.
- S. 54Poqer to raise Icans
- S. 55Board securities
- S. 56Section 56 governs the distribution of Board securities when payees die, specifying payment to survivors or representatives.
- S. 57Section allows joint security holders to individually receive interest payments unless another holder objects.
- S. 58Section 58 specifies that endorsements of a Tamil Nadu Maritime Board security must be signed by the holder directly on the security itself to be valid.
- S. 59Section 59 exempts endorsers of Tamil Nadu Maritime Board securities from liability under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
- S. 60Section 60 allows the Board's authorized person to sign securities in various forms, deeming them valid as if handwritten.
- S. 61Section 61 allows applicants to claim interest and a duplicate security from the Board if their original is lost, stolen, or destroyed.
- S. 62(1) The Board msy, subjcct to such condi ions as it may p~esc~i'oo, on the converted, etc
- S. 63Notwithstanding anyelring contained in the Indian Limitation Act, 1963- Discharges in Central ACE 36 1 f certain case
- S. 64All loans raised by the Board ilnder this Act shall be a first charge on-
- S. 65Section 65 grants the government equal loan inspection rights as Board securities holders, with priority for specific loans.
- S. 66The Board nay, with the previous sanction of the Government, apply any p,,, ,,, sums out of mJneys which may come into
- S. 67Establishment of sinking fund
- S. 68Section 68 mandates the Board to invest funds in approved securities and use sinking fund sums for debt repayment.
- S. 69(I) A sinking hnd c~ablished Sar the liquidation of any loan shall bo $$TF;:~'
- S. 70Nothing contained in this Act shall be deemed to aflect thc ;c)c,t\fer ot tile Gel:!!
- S. 71Section 71 allows the Board to borrow money or obtain advances without government sanction for up to six months, subject to certain limits.
- S. 72Section 72 allows the Board to obtain loans from international banks with government approval, except as otherwise specified.
- S. 73General Account of Ports
- S. 74(1 ) Th e moneys credited to the General Account under section 73 shall be P-pplicat
- S. 75The I3oard nlay, with tho :~revious ua~wtion of the (;ovor~~~~~cnt
- S. 76Section 76 allows the Board to reserve surplus income for various contingencies and facility improvements, subject to government approval.
- S. 77Section 77 allows the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board to reserve and set aside securities for authorized investments, with specific rules on issuing, purchasing, and transferring these securities.
- S. 78Prior sanction of Government to charge sxpen8itw ok ~ % d
- S. 79(1) N3 new work or
- S. 80N~ivithdanJi~l; dtlytliin~ c0ntrine
- S. 81(1) The Boara may i:ompounri or w~ilpromise any claim or demand or ahy p,,
- S. 82Section 82 allows the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board to write off irrecoverable amounts or losses, subject to government approval for larger amounts.
- S. 87Section 87 restricts the Board's spending to approved estimates unless an emergency allows extra spending, which must be reported to the Government.
- S. 88Section 88 mandates the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board to maintain proper accounts, undergo annual audits, and submit audit reports to the Government and Legislative Assembly.
- S. 91If thcre ts a diKerer
- S. 92The Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act mandates the Board to report to the Governor on port administration by a specified date each year.
- S. 93Section 93 mandates the Board to submit financial statements to the Government and allows public inspection upon payment.
- S. 94(1) If, at any time, the Government are of opinion- Power d (kra lnent to Sum Board
- S. 95Power of Government to give directiolls to Board
- S. 96Section 96 defines all employees, officers, and servants of the Board as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 97Section 97 penalizes violations of orders or conditions imposed under other sections of the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995.
- S. 98(1) Any persol\ who ~ontriwoncs the provisions of section 35 shall Pel'a't~ for set118'g be punishable with fine whic
- S. 99Section penalizes evasion of maritime board rates by understating goods/vessel details or aiding removal.
- S. 100If,'throqgh the negligence of any person hn
- S. 101Any person wl~o, king a member or an e~nploycc of the Board, Person interested ;rzqniros
- S. 102Section 102 imposes a fine up to 200 rupees for violating the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act without a specified penalty.
- S. 103Section 103 specifies that only Metropolitan Magistrates or First Class Judicial Magistrates can try offenses under the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995.
- S. 104Section 104 makes company officers liable for company offenses if they were in charge, negligent, or consented to the offense.
- S. 105Section 105 establishes a State Ports Consultative Committee to advise the Board on port-related matters and suggest improvements.
- S. 106Section 106 allows the government to form Local Advisory Committees for ports and mandates consultation with them on specified business.
- S. 107NO bull, prosrcutios, or other proceedi!lg shall bc 1!15tii~1t~ d
- S. 108NO suit or prosecution or other proceeding shall 11e agalnst thc Board dona in gd?d falth
- S. 109(1) The Government may make rule
- S. 110Section 110 empowers the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board to make regulations for various administrative and employment matters.
- S. 111Section 111 empowers the Tamil Nadu Government to direct the Board to make or amend regulations and rescind them if necessary.
- S. 114Section 114 mandates the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board to post regulations and rate scales in English and Tamil at specified premises.
- S. 115Section 115 preserves the Central Government's and municipal authorities' rights to collect duties at docks and maintains Customs authorities' powers under existing laws.
- S. 1180 1 ; the applicaticn ofthis Actto an) part,tl
- S. 594Section allows land under this Act to be acquired under the Land Acquisition Act provisions.
- S. 1872Indian Contract Act, 1872
- S. 1894by agreement
- S. 1956Societies Act, 1983 or any other enactmeut for the tlme being is 'fvrcz
- S. 1962Section prohibits the Board from discriminating between ports when setting lower rates for goods.
- S. 1963Section 1963 outlines the Board's liability to discharge obligations after six years for payment, duplicate, or new securities.
- S. 1996The Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act establishes a board to manage minor ports in Tamil Nadu.