# The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021, Section 24: Levy and collection of marine aids to navigation dues

- Act: The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021 (Act 20 of 2021)
- In force from: 2022-03-31
- Ministry: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/marine-aids-navigation-act-2021/section/24/

## Text

(1) There shall be levied and collected the marine aids to navigation dues, at such rates, as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify from time to time. (2) The marine aids to navigation dues levied under sub-section (1) shall be collected by the proper officer in respect of every ship arriving at or departing from any port in India, from such person, in such manner and at such time, as may be prescribed. (3) The proceeds of the marine aids to navigation dues collected shall be credited to the Consolidated Fund of India in such manner as may be prescribed. (4) Every owner causing any ship to arrive at or depart from any port in India shall, self-assessing its liability to pay dues, file a return before the proper officer in such form and manner, as may be prescribed.

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