**Executive Summary**
This 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, 2017. It outlines changes related to permit issuance, penalties for violations, and dwell times for commercial vehicles. The regulations came into force from the date of its approval and final publication in the Official Gazette by the Central Government.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendment of Short Title:**
* The regulation may be called the V.O.Chidambaranar Port Trust (Issue of Entry Permit for Vehicles/Equipments/Persons) (Amendment) Regulations, 2017.
* **Regulations related to Entry Permits:**
* "These regulations shall not apply to visitors" substituted for "These will not apply".
* References to "Tuticorin Port Trust" are replaced with "V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust".
* "Traffic Manager" replaces "Chairman" in regulation 3(i).
* "Aadhaar number" is inserted after "designation" in regulation 3(ii).
* "Issued at the pass section and shall be" is inserted after "The entry permit shall be" in regulation 3(iii).
* For equipment entries, certificates obtained from Dock Safety Regulations (Form-II, Form-IV, and Form-VI) must be produced.
* **Violations and Penalties:**
* Provides clarity regarding violations related to the entry of persons into the port.
* "(i) furnishing of false information or misrepresentation of facts by the persons or agents for obtaining entry permit" replaces the previous clause.
* Clarifies actions constituting violations, including unauthorized entry and disregard for port regulations.
* Permits can be suspended or canceled for violations.
* Penalty of two hundred rupees and banning of entry into the Port for a period up to one week for vehicle entry violations.
* Commercial vehicle dwell times and penalties for exceeding these times are established:
* Container (Export): 14 hours; penalty for overstaying
* Container (Import): 5 hours; penalty for overstaying
* Other Cargo (Export and Import): 8 hours; penalty for overstaying
* Other than Port Bound: 24 hours; penalty for overstaying
* **Lorry Regulations**
* Lorries carrying logs must fit red lights at both ends, with a penalty of five hundred rupees for non-compliance.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Port Users (Vehicle Owners, Equipment Operators, Persons Seeking Entry)**
* **Impact:** Increased compliance requirements for documentation and adherence to new regulations regarding violations and dwell times. Financial impact due to potential penalties.
* **Action Required:** Understand and comply with the amended regulations, including providing necessary documentation, adhering to time limits, and ensuring vehicles meet safety standards.
**Stakeholder: V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust Administration (Specifically Traffic Manager)**
* **Impact:** Responsibility for enforcing the new regulations, including assessing penalties, managing dwell times, and ensuring compliance.
* **Action Required:** Implement the amended regulations, communicate the changes to port users, and enforce penalties for violations.
**Stakeholder: Regional Transport Authority**
* **Impact:** Requirement for vehicle operators to wear uniforms stipulated by the Regional Transport Authority when driving inside the port.
* **Action Required:** Communicate uniform stipulations to vehicle operators and ensure compliance.
Key Entities Referenced
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust: Port authority publishing amendment regulations.
Major Port Trust Act, 1963: Act providing the legal basis for the port trust's actions.
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust (Issue of Entry Permit for Vehicles/Equipments/Persons) (Amendment) Regulation, 2017: Amendment to entry permit regulations for the port, specifying new rules and penalties.
Tuticorin: Location of the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust
Traffic Manager: Role within the port responsible for enforcing regulations.