G.O. Ms. No. 1, Highways & Minor Ports (HF2), 3rd January 2012
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Highways and Minor Ports Department, through G.O. Ms. No. 1, Highways & Minor Ports (HF2), dated 3rd January 2012, declares the limits of Chettinad Tharangambadi Port in Nagapattinam district and brings the port under the Indian Ports Act, 1908 and the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995. It amends earlier port notifications, provides for a port conservator and substitutes the port dues schedule for specified Tamil Nadu ports.
What the notifications do
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Highways and Minor Ports Department issued G.O. Ms. No. 1, Highways & Minor Ports (HF2), dated 3rd January 2012. The notifications extend the Indian Ports Act, 1908 to Chettinad Tharangambadi Port from 3rd January 2012, amend earlier government notifications and apply the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995 to the port.
Chettinad Tharangambadi Port limits
The amended Nagapattinam district schedule inserts Chettinad Tharangambadi Port as entry 9 (C). Its limits are defined by four coordinate points:
- Latitude 11º 03' 12" N, longitude 79º 51' 21" E.
- Latitude 11º 03' 13" N, longitude 79º 53' 32" E.
- Latitude 11º 02' 46" N, longitude 79º 53' 32" E.
- Latitude 11º 02' 46" N, longitude 79º 51' 20" E.
A buyer, owner or professional dealing with property near these coordinates may need to check whether the property falls within the declared port area. The notifications do not state that ownership changes, and they do not set out any land sale, registration or compensation procedure.
Port administration
The Government of Tamil Nadu amendments insert Chettinad Tharangambadi Port under Nagapattinam in earlier schedules concerning port administration. The corresponding officer is identified as the Conservator, Chettinad Tharangambadi Port.
The Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995 is also applied to Chettinad Tharangambadi Port from 3rd January 2012. Although one printed heading refers to Vanagiri Port, the operative text names Chettinad Tharangambadi Port.
Port dues schedule
The substituted First Schedule under the Indian Ports Act, 1908 covers Kattupalli, Ennore Minor Port, Mugaiyur, Cuddalore, Thiruchopuram, Silambimangalam Shipyard, PY 03 Oil Field, Parangipettai, Kaveri, Chettinad Tharangambadi, Pamban, Punnakkayal, Koodankulam and Kanyakumari.
Key provisions are:
- Seagoing vessels of 14 tons and upwards are chargeable.
- Foreign or coastal vessels 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 dues are payable on each entry into the ports.
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Common questions
Does this notification change ownership of land near Chettinad Tharangambadi Port?
The notifications declare port limits and establish port administration and dues. They do not state that land ownership changes or provide a land transfer, registration or compensation process.
How can I check whether my property is within the port limits?
Compare the property's location with the four latitude and longitude points listed for Chettinad Tharangambadi Port. The source does not provide a survey number list or a property map.
From what date do the port laws apply to Chettinad Tharangambadi Port?
The Indian Ports Act, 1908 and the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995 apply to Chettinad Tharangambadi Port from 3rd January 2012.
What port dues are specified for vessels?
Foreign or coastal vessels are charged Rupees six per ton on gross registered tonnage, while sailing vessels, whether mechanised or not, are charged Rupees five per ton. The dues are payable on each entry into the listed ports.
