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Date: 2025-09-25 Category: Not Applicable State: Tamil Nadu Country: India

Declaration and Extending the Provision of Port Limits of Panaiyur, Silambimangalam and Vanagiri in Chengalpattu, Cuddalore and Mayiladuthurai Districts Respectively under the Indian Ports Act.

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**Executive Summary** The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated September 25, 2025, declares and extends the port limits of Panaiyur, Silambimangalam, and Vanagiri in Chengalpattu, Cuddalore, and Mayiladuthurai districts, respectively, under the Indian Ports Act. It also alters the Udangudi port limits in Thoothukudi district. These changes are effective from September 25, 2025. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Port Limit Extensions:** * Panaiyur Port (Chengalpattu District): Extends to all waterfront sea areas contained between Latitude 12° 19' 20" N / Longitude 80° 2'50" E, Latitude 12° 19' 20" N / Longitude 80° 7'20" E, Latitude 12° 16' 50" N / Longitude 80° 7'20" E, Latitude 12° 16' 50" N / Longitude 80° 1'15" E. * Silambimangalam Port (Cuddalore District): Extends to all waterfront sea areas contained between Latitude 11° 34' 00" N / Longitude 79°45' 30" E, Latitude 11° 32' 50" N / Longitude 79°53' 00" E, Latitude 11° 30' 00" N / Longitude 79°53' 00" E, Latitude 11° 31' 40" N / Longitude 79°46' 00" E. * Vanagiri Port (Mayiladuthurai District): Extends to all waterfront sea areas contained between Latitude 11° 7' 35" N / Longitude 79°51'25" E, Latitude 11° 8' 00" N / Longitude 79°52'00" E, Latitude 11° 8' 00" N / Longitude 79°56' 00" E, Latitude 11° 5' 35" N / Longitude 79°56' 00" E, Latitude 11° 5' 35" N / Longitude 79°52'00" E, Latitude 11° 6' 25" N / Longitude 79°51' 25" E. * **Udangudi Port Limit Alteration:** * The Notification alters the Udangudi Port limits in Thoothukudi District. * Udangudi is assigned new coordinate points. The waterfront sea area limits are defined as Latitude 8° 27' 30" N / Longitude 78° 5'40" E, Latitude 8° 24' 20" N / Longitude 78° 13' 20" E, Latitude 8° 14' 20" N / Longitude 78° 5'25" E, Latitude 8° 18' 55" N / Longitude 77°57' 25" Ε. **Impact Analysis** **Stakeholders**: Maritime Authorities / Port Authorities: **Impact**: Revised port limits for Panaiyur, Silambimangalam, Vanagiri, and Udangudi ports require updated operational and regulatory procedures. **Action Required**: Implement changes to operational procedures and regulatory oversight based on the new port limits. **Stakeholders**: Shipping Companies / Vessels Operating in the Affected Areas: **Impact**: Shipping routes and activities will need to adhere to the updated port limits. **Action Required**: Adjust navigation routes and operational procedures to comply with the new port boundaries. **Stakeholders**: Local Communities / Fishermen: **Impact**: Access to certain fishing areas or maritime activities may be affected by the changes in port limits. **Action Required**: Adapt fishing practices and maritime activities to align with the new boundaries and regulations.

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Indian Ports Act, 1908: Central Act that provides the legal framework for the declaration and extension of port limits. Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official publication used to notify changes to port limits under the Indian Ports Act. Chengalpattu: District in Tamil Nadu where the port limits of Panaiyur are being extended. Cuddalore: District in Tamil Nadu where the port limits of Silambimangalam are being extended. Mayiladuthurai: District in Tamil Nadu where the port limits of Vanagiri are being extended.
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© [Regd. No. TN/CCN/467/2012-14. GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU [R. Dis. No. 197/2009. 2025 [Price: Rs. 1.60 Paise. TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 602] CHENNAI, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 Purattasi 9, Visuvaavasu, Thiruvalluvar Aandu–2056 Part II—Section 2 Notifications or Orders of interest to a Section of the public issued by Secretariat Departments. NOTIFICATIONS BY GOVERNMENT HIGHWAYS AND MINOR PORTS DEPARTMENT DECLARATION AND EXTENDING THE PROVISION OF PORT LIMITS OF PANAIYUR, SILAMBIMANGALAM AND VANAGIRI IN CHENGALPATTU, CUDDALORE AND MAYILADUTHURAI DISTRICTS RESPECTIVELY UNDER THE INDIAN PORTS ACT. [G.O. Ms. No.153, Highways and Minor Ports (HM1), 25th September 2025, புரட்டாாசி 9, விசுவாாவாசு, திருவாள்ளுவார் ஆண்டு-2056.] No. II(2)/HWMP/1103(d-1)/2025. In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 4 of the Indian Ports Act, 1908 (Central Act XV of 1908), the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby extends with effect on and from 25.09.2025, the provisions of the said Act to Panaiyur Port in Chengalpet District, Silambimangalam Port in Cuddalore District and Vanagiri Port in Mayiladuthurai District in the State of Tamil Nadu and defines the limits of the area as specified in column (4) of the Schedule below:- The Schedule. SI.No. Name of the Districts Name of the Port Limits of the Area (1) (2) (3) (4) 1. Chengalpattu Panaiyur All the waterfront sea area contained between the following four points :- (1) Latitude 12° 19’ 20" N Longitude 80° 2’ 50" E (2) Latitude 12° 19’ 20" N Longitude 80° 7’ 20" E (3) Latitude 12° 16’ 50" N Longitude 80° 7’ 20" E (4) Latitude 12° 16’ 50" N Longitude 80° 1’ 15" E Ex-II-2—(602) [1]2 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY SI.No. Name of the Districts Name of the Port Limits of the Area (1) (2) (3) (4) 2. Cuddalore Silambimangalam All the waterfront sea area contained between the following four points :- (1). Latitude 11° 34’ 00" N Longitude 79° 45’ 30" E (2). Latitude 11° 32’ 50" N Longitude 79° 53’ 00" E (3). Latitude 11° 30’ 00" N Longitude 79° 53’ 00" E (4). Latitude 11° 31’ 40" N Longitude 79° 46’ 00" E 3. Mayiladuthurai Vanagiri All the waterfront sea area contained between the following six points :- (1). Latitude 11° 7’ 35" N Longitude 79° 51’ 25" E (2). Latitude 11° 8’ 00" N Longitude 79° 52’ 00" E (3). Latitude 11° 8’ 00" N Longitude 79° 56’ 00" E (4). Latitude 11° 5’ 35" N Longitude 79° 56’ 00" E (5). Latitude 11° 5’ 35" N Longitude 79° 52’ 00" E (6). Latitude 11° 6’ 25" N Longitude 79° 51’ 25" E R. SELVARAJ, Secretary to Government. ALTERATION OF UDANGUDI PORT LIMITS IN THOOTHUKUDI DISTRICT UNDER THE INDIAN PORTS ACT. Amendment to Notification [G.O. Ms. No.154, Highways and Minor Ports (HM1), 25th September 2025, புரட்டாாசி 9, விசுவாாவாசு, திருவாள்ளுவார் ஆண்டு-2056.] No. II(2)/HWMP/1103(d-2)/2025. In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 5 of the Indian Ports Act, 1908 (Central Act XV of 1908), the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby makes the following amendment to the Highways and Minor Ports Department Notification No.II (2)/HWMP/359/2009, published at pages 232-234 of Part II—Section 2 of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated the 22nd July 2009, as subsequently amended. Amendment In the said Notification, in the Schedule, under the heading – “THOOTHUKUDI DISTRICT”, for the entry in Serial Number “14-A” in column (1) and the corresponding entries in columns (2) and (3) thereof, the following entries shall, respectively, be substituted, namely:-TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY 3 “14-A. Udangudi (1). Latitude 8° 27’ 30" N Longitude 78° 5’ 40" E (2). Latitude 8° 24’ 20" N Longitude 78° 13’ 20" E (3). Latitude 8° 14’ 20" N Longitude 78° 5’ 25" E (4). Latitude 8° 18’ 55" N Longitude 77° 57' 25" E. ”. R. SELVARAJ, Secretary to Government. PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF STATIONERY AND PRINTING, CHENNAI ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

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