Section 38 of The Indian Antarctic Act, 2022 in hindi
- (1)The Committee shall ensure compliance of any activity undertaken in the Antarctic environment and dependent and associated ecosystems by the permit holder, including compliance of such International Conventions or Treaty or Protocol or such other international obligations, as may be prescribed.
- (2)The permit holder shall maintain records of all waste and sewages, including all introductions and discharges into the marine environment caused by operation of vessels as part of the activity and the said records shall be submitted to the Director General appointed under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (44 of 1958) and the Committee, whenever required
Summary
- The Committee is responsible for ensuring that all activities of permit holders comply with international treaties, protocols, and conventions.
- Permit holders are legally required to keep detailed records of all waste and sewage they generate in Antarctica.
- This includes recording any introductions or discharges made into the ocean during the operation of vessels.
- Permit holders must submit these marine discharge and waste records to both the Committee and the Director General under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, whenever requested.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the main duty of the Committee under Section 38?
The Committee must ensure that any activity undertaken in Antarctica by permit holders complies with international conventions, treaties, protocols, and other prescribed obligations.
2. What records must a permit holder maintain regarding marine operations?
Permit holders must maintain records of all waste and sewage, including all introductions and discharges into the marine environment caused by the operation of vessels.
3. To whom must these vessel waste and discharge records be submitted?
They must be submitted to both the Committee and the Director General appointed under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958.
4. How often must these records be submitted?
They must be submitted "whenever required" (on demand) by the designated authorities.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 38 of The Indian Antarctic Act, 2022, who is responsible for ensuring that permit holders comply with international conventions, treaties, and protocols?
Q2.Under Section 38 of The Indian Antarctic Act, 2022, which authority, in addition to the Committee, has the right to demand vessel waste and discharge records from permit holders?
Q3.Under Section 38 of The Indian Antarctic Act, 2022, what specific information must be recorded by a permit holder regarding the operation of vessels?
Q4.Under Section 38 of The Indian Antarctic Act, 2022, when are permit holders required to submit their waste and marine discharge records to the designated authorities?