G.O. Ms. No. 2, Kaveri Port Notifications, 2010
The Highways and Minor Ports Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu issued G.O. Ms. No. 2, Highways and Minor Ports (HN2), dated 7th January 2010, to recognise Kaveri Port in Nagapattinam District, define its limits, apply port legislation to it and assign the Kaveri Port Officer relevant functions. The notifications amend earlier port notifications and the First Schedule under the Indian Ports Act, 1908, including the schedule of ports and port dues.
What the notifications do
G.O. Ms. No. 2, Highways and Minor Ports (HN2), dated 7th January 2010, issued by the Highways and Minor Ports Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu, brings Kaveri Port in Nagapattinam District within the notified port framework. The Indian Ports Act, 1908, and the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995, are applied to Kaveri Port from 7th January 2010.
Kaveri Port limits
The Highways and Minor Ports Department amendment adds Kaveri as serial number 9B under Nagapattinam District. Its port limits are identified by five coordinates:
- Latitude 11°07'36" N, longitude 79°51'27" E.
- Latitude 11°08'00" N, longitude 79°52'00" E.
- Latitude 11°08'00" N, longitude 79°54'00" E.
- Latitude 11°07'33" N, longitude 79°54'00" E.
- Latitude 11°07'26" N, longitude 79°51'27" E.
These coordinates are relevant to anyone checking whether a coastal site, proposed project or activity is within the notified limits of Kaveri Port. The notifications do not state that any land is acquired or that ownership is transferred.
Port officers and collection functions
G.O. Ms. No. 2 replaces the Nagapattinam entry in two earlier notifications. The revised entry lists the following officers:
- Kaveri Port Officer, Kaveri.
- Vanagiri Port Officer, Vanagiri.
- Thirukkadaiyur Port Officer, Thirukkadaiyur.
- Nagapattinam Port Officer, Nagapattinam.
- Thirukkuvalai Port Officer, Thirukkuvalai.
The amendments concern appointment of port conservators and port officers, and officers authorised to receive dues, fees or other charges at these ports.
Port dues schedule
The amendment substitutes the entries for ports under the control of the Government of Tamil Nadu and includes Kaveri among the listed ports. The schedule provides:
- Foreign or coastal vessels calling at a listed port, rupees six per ton on gross registered tonnage.
- Sailing vessels, whether mechanised or not, rupees five per ton on gross registered tonnage.
- The dues are payable on each entry into the ports.
The listed class is seagoing vessels of 14 tons and upwards. The rates apply to all ports named in the substituted schedule.
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Common questions
How can I check whether coastal land is within Kaveri Port limits?
Compare the site's location with the five latitude and longitude points notified for Kaveri Port in Nagapattinam District. The notification defines the port through those coordinates.
Does the notification acquire private land for Kaveri Port?
The notification does not state that land is acquired or that ownership is transferred. It recognises Kaveri Port, specifies its limits and applies the relevant port legislation.
Which officer is listed for Kaveri Port?
The substituted Nagapattinam entry lists the Kaveri Port Officer, Kaveri, along with port officers for Vanagiri, Thirukkadaiyur, Nagapattinam and Thirukkuvalai.
From when do the port laws apply to Kaveri Port?
The Indian Ports Act, 1908, and the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995, apply to Kaveri Port with effect from 7th January 2010.
