**Executive Summary**
The document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette notification regarding amendments to the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust (Issue of Entry Permit for Vehicles/Equipments/Persons) Regulations. It details changes related to entry permits, penalties for violations, and dwell times for commercial vehicles. The notification is effective from the date of its approval and final publication in the Official Gazette.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendment to Title:** The name "Tuticorin Port Trust" has been replaced with "V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust" in the title of the regulations and relevant clauses.
* **Entry Permit Rules:**
* The regulations do not apply to visitors.
* Traffic Manager is substituted for "Chairman".
* Aadhaar number to be included after designation on permit.
* Certificates under the Dock Safety Regulations, 1990 (Form-II, Form-IV, and Form-VI) are required for equipment entry permits.
* **Violations and Penalties:**
* Revised definition of violations related to entry of persons, including furnishing false information.
* Revised clause pertaining to furnishing false information or misrepresentation of facts to obtain entry permit.
* Revised penalty structure for violations related to vehicle entry.
* Entry permits can be suspended or cancelled by the Traffic Manager for violations.
* **Dwell Time and Penalties for Commercial Vehicles:**
* Dwell time is calculated from entry to exit at Check Post I or II.
* Dwell time will be fixed by the Port in consultation with the Port Users and notified via a "Trade Notice".
* Specific dwell times and penalties for exceeding those times are defined for:
* Container (Export): 14 hours, penalty of ₹50 per subsequent two hours.
* Container (Import): 5 hours, penalty of ₹50 per subsequent two hours.
* Other Cargo (Export and Import): 8 hours, penalty of ₹50 per subsequent two hours.
* Other than Port bound: 24 hours, penalty of ₹50 per subsequent two hours.
* **Safety Measures:**
* Lorry vehicles carrying logs must fit red lights at both ends.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust**
**Impact**
Required to implement the amended regulations regarding entry permits, violations, penalties, and dwell times.
**Action Required**
Update processes and systems to align with the new regulations, issue "Trade Notices" regarding dwell times, and enforce the new penalty structures.
**Stakeholder: Port Users (Vehicles/Equipment/Persons)**
**Impact**
Subject to revised rules for entry permits, potential penalties for violations, and specified dwell times for commercial vehicles.
**Action Required**
Comply with new entry permit requirements, ensure accurate information is provided during the application process, adhere to dwell time restrictions, and ensure vehicles meet safety standards.
**Stakeholder: Traffic Manager**
**Impact**
Responsibilities expanded to include revised procedures for issuing and managing entry permits, enforcing penalties, and managing dwell times.
**Action Required**
Familiarise themselves with the new regulations, enforce penalties and suspend or cancel entry permits when appropriate, and consult with Port Users to define dwell times.
Key Entities Referenced
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust: The port authority responsible for the regulation, specifically regarding entry permits.
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust (Issue of Entry Permit for Vehicles/Equipments/Persons) (Amendment) Regulation, 2017: The main subject of the gazette, which amends the regulations for issuing entry permits.
Tuticorin: The location of V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust, central to the regulation’s applicability.
Major Port Trust Act, 1963: The enabling legislation under which the regulation is enacted.