Section 34 of The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021. in hindi
Fees.
The fees to be charged for providing assistance to ships for rendering special services to vessels shall be at such rates as may be prescribed.
Summary
- Aside from regular dues, authorities can charge distinct fees for specific reasons.
- These fees are charged when authorities provide assistance to ships.
- These fees are also charged when authorities render special services to vessels.
- The exact rates for these fees are not fixed in the Act itself, but will be determined by prescribed rules.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Are these fees exactly the same thing as the regular marine aids to navigation dues?
No, dues are levied on ships arriving or departing generally, whereas these fees are specifically for providing assistance or rendering special services to vessels.
2. How much are these fees?
The text does not give a specific number, it says they shall be at such rates as may be prescribed.
3. Under what two specific conditions can these fees be charged?
They can be charged for providing assistance to ships or for rendering special services to vessels.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 34 of The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021., what is one of the specific reasons a fee can be charged to a vessel?
2.Under Section 34 of The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021., who determines the exact monetary rate of the fees charged for special services?
3.Under Section 34 of The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021., what is the second stated reason for which fees can be charged, alongside providing assistance to ships?
4.Under Section 34 of The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021., how do these fees logically interact with the separate account requirement in Section 35? If a captain pays a fee for special assistance, how must the government handle that money?