Ex officio Member of the Board of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority

## Report on Extension of Ex-officio Member's Term at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, extending the term of Sh. Bhushan Kumar, Joint Secretary, as an Ex-officio Member of the Board of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority. The extension is beyond March 31, 2022, and remains in effect until further orders. The core purpose of this amendment is to ensure continuity in the Board's operations by maintaining the representation of the Ministry. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an overview and analysis of the notification G.S.R. 262E issued on April 4, 2022, regarding an extension to the term of an Ex-officio member of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority Board. The analysis is based solely on the information provided within the notification text. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Amendment:** This notification amends a previous notification, G.S.R. 60E dated January 28, 2022, related to the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority Board. * **Core Objective(s):** To extend the term of Sh. Bhushan Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, as an Ex-officio Member of the Board of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority, ensuring continued representation and expertise from the Ministry. **4. Background and Rationale:** * **Amendment:** The amendment is necessary to ensure the continued participation of Sh. Bhushan Kumar in the Board's activities. The original term, as per the previous notification, ended on March 31, 2022. This amendment maintains the Ministry's representation on the Board, likely to provide valuable input and oversight on port-related matters. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * **Focus: Amendment:** The notification solely focuses on extending the term of Sh. Bhushan Kumar. * **Specific Part of the Original Policy Being Changed:** This notification alters the previous determination regarding the tenure of the Ex-officio member as defined by G.S.R. 60E dated January 28, 2022. While the specific duration outlined in that earlier notification is not provided in *this* text, we can infer that this extension modifies that original term. * **New Rule/Provision:** The new provision extends the term of Sh. Bhushan Kumar beyond March 31, 2022, "until further orders." * **Difference/Effect of the Change:** The effect is to ensure continued Ministry representation on the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority Board. The "until further orders" clause suggests the term might be subject to future review or a more permanent appointment. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the provided text, the stakeholders directly affected are: * **Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority:** The Board composition is directly impacted by this extension. * **Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways:** The Ministry's representation on the Board is maintained. * **Sh. Bhushan Kumar:** As the individual whose term is being extended, he is directly affected. * **Industries using Jawaharlal Nehru Port:** The continuity and efficient operation of the port is crucial for industries relying on it for imports and exports. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (PHRD Division). * **Timelines or Procedures:** The extension is effective immediately after March 31, 2022, and lasts "until further orders." No specific procedures are outlined in this notification for the implementation of this extension. * **Amendment:** The implementation of the amendment is likely automatic, requiring an administrative update to reflect the extended term of Sh. Bhushan Kumar. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** * **Amendment:** The intended outcome of the amendment is to ensure continuity and stability within the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority Board by maintaining the expertise and perspective of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The impact should be seamless operation of the Board without any disruption due to a vacancy in the Ex-officio member position. **9. Conclusion:** The notification G.S.R. 262E extends the term of Sh. Bhushan Kumar as an Ex-officio Member of the Board of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority beyond March 31, 2022, and until further orders. This amendment ensures continuity in the Board's operations and maintains the representation of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. This decision is significant for maintaining stability and expertise within the port authority's leadership, which in turn benefits industries relying on the port's services.

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