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Shipping ministry proposes amendment to how many year-old Indian Ports Act?
A)
85 Years Old
B)
90 Years Old
C)
100 Years Old
D)
110 Years Old

Correct Answer : Option (D) - 110 Years Old


The Shipping Ministry has proposed establishing a national council for structured growth and development of the port sector in the draft Indian Ports Bill.
 
The proposed bill seeks to amend The Indian Ports Act, 1908 with the intent of empowering and establishing State Maritime Boards. The changes are targeted towards effective administration, control and management of non-major ports in India. These boards will also provide for adjudicatory mechanisms for redressal of port related disputes.
 
An official statement said the existing act is more than 110 years old and it needs to be revamped for reflecting the present-day frameworks. This draft bill proposes to repeal and replace the existing 1908 Act..

Source : Economic Times

Published On : August 20, 2022
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