The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021
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.
Administered by. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways · Other Acts of 2021
Preamble
THE MARINE AIDS TO NAVIGATION ACT, 2021
ACT NO. 20 OF 2021
[31st July, 2021.] 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.
WHEREAS India is signatory to maritime treaties and international instruments such as International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended; and International Association of Marine Aids and Lighthouse Authorities Maritime Buoyage System;
AND WHEREAS it is considered necessary to give effect to the said treaties and instruments which, inter alia, provide for aids to navigation, vessel traffic services and marking of wrecks;
AND WHEREAS it is necessary to provide for and create a framework for the development, maintenance and management of vessel traffic services in India; training and certification of operators of aids to navigation; and the development of the historical educational and cultural value of aids to navigation;
AND WHEREAS it is further necessary to create a framework for the levy and collection of marine aids to navigation dues to discharge the sovereign functions of development, maintenance and management of aids to navigation and vessel traffic services in India by Government, and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
BE it enacted by Parliament in the Seventy-second Year of the Republic of India as follows:--
What this Act covers
Summary of The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020
Overview
*Enactment: The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020, aims to regulate and promote the Indian System of Medicine (ISM), ensuring quality education and healthcare. *Objective: Establish a robust framework for ISM, focusing on accessible, quality education, and ethical medical practices.
Key Components
1. National Commission for Indian System of Medicine
• Composition: Chairperson, 15 ex officio Members, and 23 part-time Members.
• Head Office: New Delhi.
• Powers: Acquire, hold, dispose of property, and contract.
2. Autonomous Boards
• Constituted by: Central Government under the Commission's supervision.
• Boards:
1. Board of Ayurveda
2. Board of Unani, Siddha, and Sowa-Rigpa
3. Medical Assessment and Rating Board for ISM
4. Board of Ethics and Registration for ISM
• Composition & Tenure:
• Presidents and Members with postgraduate degrees, 15+ years of experience, and 7+ years as leaders in their fields.
• Term: Up to 4 years, not eligible for extension or re-appointment after 70 years.
3. Operational & Regulatory Aspects
• National Register: Maintained by the Board of Ethics and Registration.
• Staffing: Experts, professionals, and employees provided to Autonomous Boards as specified.
• Meetings & Decisions: Autonomous Boards meet at least monthly, with decisions made by consensus (where specified).
4. Appointment & Service Conditions
• Search Committee: Appoints President and Members based on recommendations.
• Terms & Conditions: Salary, allowances, and service conditions as prescribed.
Limitations of the Summary
• Based on partial context, omitting full functional details, regulatory powers, offences, and transitory provisions.
Sections
Type to filter. 53 sections.
- 1Short title, extent and commencement
- 2Definitions
- 3Power to designate general aid to navigation
- 4Appointment of Director General, Deputy Director Generals and Directors
- 5Duties of Director General
- 6Central Advisory Committee
- 7Proceedings of Central Advisory Committee not to be invalidated
- 8Management of general aids to navigation
- 9Powers of Central Government relating to aids to navigation
- 10Management of vessel traffic services
- 11Powers of Central Government relating to vessel traffic services
- 12Competent Authority for Vessel Traffic Services
- 13Standards for establishment and operation of vessel traffic services
- 14Power to inspect local aids to navigation
- 15Control of local aids to navigation by Central Government
- 16Management of local aids to navigation by Central Government
- 17Power of Central Government to remove or alter obstructions to aids to navigation
- 18Power of Central Government to train and certify operators of aids to navigation and vessel traffic services
- 19Certification
- 20Accreditation of training organisations
- 21Marking of wrecks
- 22Reimbursement for marking wrecks
- 23Power of Central Government to designate any aid to navigation as heritage lighthouse
- 24Levy and collection of marine aids to navigation dues
- 25Utilisation of marine aids to navigation dues
- 26Receipts relating to marine aids to navigation dues and their verification
- 27Assessment of marine aids to navigation dues and ascertainment of tonnage
- 28Recovery of marine aids to navigation dues
- 29Refusal of port clearance
- 30Determination of disputes as to liability for payment
- 31Marine aids to navigation dues payable at one port recoverable at another
- 32Exemption
- 33Refund of excess payments
- 34Fees
- 35Receipt and expenditure
- 36Annual report
- 37Intentionally obstructing aids to navigation or vessel traffic services
- 38Negligently obstructing aids to navigation or vessel traffic services
- 39Intentionally destroying or damaging aids to navigation or vessel traffic services
- 40Negligently destroying or damaging aids to navigation or vessel traffic services
- 41Causing damage to heritage lighthouse
- 42Evading payment of marine aids to navigation dues
- 43Noncompliance with directions of vessel traffic service provider
- 44Cognizance of offences
- 45Place of trial and jurisdiction of court
- 46Power of Central Government to make rules
- 47Delegation of powers by Central Government
- 48Power of Central Government to issue directions
- 48APower of Director-General appointed under Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 to issue directions
- 49Protection of action taken in good faith
- 50Power to remove difficulties
- 51Laying of rules and notifications before Parliament
- 52Repeal and savings
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- The Merchant Shipping Act, 2025325 sections
- The Indian Ports Act 202586 sections
- The Coastal Shipping Act, 202542 sections
- The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 202512 sections
- The Bills of Lading Act, 20256 sections
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