Appointment of Commodore Shreeraj Shinde as Member (Technical), IWAI

**Executive Summary** This notification issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways announces the appointment of Commodore Shreeraj Shinde as Member (Technical) of the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI). The appointment is made on a deputation basis for an initial tenure of three years, effective from April 15, 2026, to April 14, 2029. This administrative action is taken under the powers conferred by the Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985. **Key Points / Main Content** **Appointment and Legal Authority** * **Appointee:** Commodore Shreeraj Shinde is designated as Member (Technical) for the IWAI. * **Legal Basis:** The appointment is exercised under sub-section (3) of Section (3) of the Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985 (82 of 1985). * **Nature of Service:** The position is filled on a deputation basis. **Tenure and Conditions** * **Initial Term:** The appointment is for a period of three years, starting from April 15, 2026 (Forenoon) until April 14, 2029. * **Extensions and Terminations:** The term is extendable up to five years, or until the appointee reaches superannuation, or until further orders are issued, whichever occurs earliest. **Remuneration** * **Pay Level:** The role is categorized under Level-14 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). * **Salary Scale:** Includes a pre-revised scale of pay of Rs. 37,400–67,000 with a grade pay of Rs. 10,000. **Impact Analysis** **Commodore Shreeraj Shinde** **Impact** He is formally appointed to a high-level technical leadership role within the IWAI on a deputation basis with a specified salary grade and tenure. **Action Required** He must assume the responsibilities of Member (Technical) effective from April 15, 2026 (FN). **Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)** **Impact** The authority gains a formal Member (Technical) to oversee its technical operations and fulfill statutory requirements under the IWAI Act, 1985. **Action Required** The IWAI must facilitate the induction and administrative processing of the new member for the specified three-to-five-year term. **Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways** **Impact** The Ministry fulfills its regulatory and administrative obligation to appoint leadership within its subordinate authorities. **Action Required** The Ministry must oversee the deputation process and issue any "further orders" as required regarding the tenure or extension.

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