G.O. Ms. No. 191, Highways and Minor Ports (HN2), 31st May 2010
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Highways and Minor Ports Department issued G.O. Ms. No. 191, Highways and Minor Ports (HN2), dated 31st May 2010, to bring Parangipettai Port in Cuddalore District under the Indian Ports Act, 1908 and the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995. It amends earlier port notifications, adds Parangipettai to the relevant schedules, identifies its Port Conservator and substitutes the First Schedule entries governing listed Tamil Nadu ports and port dues.
What the document does
G.O. Ms. No. 191, Highways and Minor Ports (HN2), dated 31st May 2010, extends the Indian Ports Act, 1908 to Parangipettai Port in Cuddalore District from 31st May 2010. The notification amends an earlier Highways and Minor Ports Department notification dated 22nd July 2009 by adding Parangipettai under Cuddalore District.
The port entry is identified through five latitude and longitude points. These coordinates form part of the schedule entry for Parangipettai.
Legal and administrative changes
The Government of Tamil Nadu notifications make several connected changes:
- The Indian Ports Act, 1908 is extended to Parangipettai Port from 31st May 2010.
- The Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995 is applied to Parangipettai Port from the same date.
- Earlier Highways Department notifications dated 25th August 2004 are amended to add “Parangipettai Port Conservator, Parangipettai” against Cuddalore.
- The First Schedule under the Indian Ports Act, 1908 is replaced with a revised list of ports under the control of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
- Parangipettai is listed as the seventh port in Cuddalore District in that revised schedule.
Port dues in the revised schedule
The substituted First Schedule covers seagoing vessels of 14 tons and upwards. It provides:
- Foreign or coastal vessels calling at any listed port are charged rupees six per ton on Gross Registered Tonnage.
- Sailing vessels, whether mechanised or not, are charged rupees five per ton on Gross Registered Tonnage.
- The stated rates apply to all ports listed in the schedule.
- Port dues are payable on each entry into the ports.
Who may be affected
G.O. Ms. No. 191 directly concerns port authorities, vessel operators and persons responsible for port dues or charges at Parangipettai Port. Property buyers and owners near Parangipettai should note that the document establishes and regulates a port identified by geographic coordinates. The source text does not declare land acquisition, change land ownership, alter land classification or impose a property related fee.
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Common questions
Does G.O. Ms. No. 191 acquire private land near Parangipettai Port?
The source text does not declare any land acquisition or transfer of private property. It extends port laws to Parangipettai Port and adds the port to administrative and dues schedules.
From what date do the port laws apply to Parangipettai Port?
The Indian Ports Act, 1908 and the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995 apply to Parangipettai Port from 31st May 2010.
Who is identified as the responsible port officer for Parangipettai?
The amended schedules add “Parangipettai Port Conservator, Parangipettai” against Cuddalore.
What port dues are listed for vessels entering Parangipettai Port?
The revised schedule states rupees six per ton on Gross Registered Tonnage for foreign or coastal vessels, and rupees five per ton for sailing vessels, whether mechanised or not. The dues are payable on each entry into the port.
