What is the Draft Indian Ports Bill, 2022?
The Bill seeks to repeal and replace the existing Indian Ports Act 1908, which is more than 110 years old, becoming imperative that the Act is revamped to reflect the present-day frameworks.
Key Provisions of the Bill
It empowers and establishes State Maritime Boards for effective administration, control and management of non-major ports in India.
It provides for adjudicatory mechanisms for redressal of port-related disputes and establishes a national council for fostering structured growth and development of the port sector.
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