Date: 2016-06-15Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause c of sub section 1 read with sub section 6 of Section 3 of the Major Port Trusts Act 1963 38 of 1963 the Central Government
**Executive Summary:**
This notification, issued by the Central Government, appoints individuals representing the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change as trustees on the Boards of Trustees of 8 Major Port Trusts. The appointments are effective for a period of two years, from April 1, 2016, to March 31, 2018. This action is taken in accordance with the Major Port Trusts Act of 1963.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **Appointments:**
* The Central Government appoints representatives from the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change to serve as trustees.
* These appointments are for 8 Major Port Trusts.
* **Legal Basis:**
* The appointments are made under Section 3 of the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963.
* **Duration:**
* The term of appointment is two years, from April 1, 2016, to March 31, 2018.
* **Specific Appointments:**
* Shri Manoj Kumar Singh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, is appointed to the Mormugao Port Trust.
* Regional Officers from various regional offices of the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change are appointed to the Visakhapatnam, Chennai, Cochin, Kolkata, Paradip, Kandla, and Mumbai Port Trusts.
**Impact Analysis:**
* **Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Representatives:**
* *Impact:* Individuals are assigned trustee roles in specific Port Trusts.
* *Action Required:* Fulfill trustee responsibilities for the designated Port Trust.
* **Major Port Trusts:**
* *Impact:* The Boards of Trustees will include representatives from the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change.
* *Action Required:* Integrate the newly appointed trustees into the Board and facilitate their participation.
Key Entities Referenced
Major Port Trusts Act, 1963: A law that empowers the Central Government to appoint trustees to the Boards of Trustees of major port trusts.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change: A ministry of the Government of India responsible for environmental protection and climate change policies.
Mormugao Port Trust: A major port trust located in Goa, India.
Visakhapatnam Port Trust: A major port trust located in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Chennai Port Trust: A major port trust located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Cochin Port Trust: A major port trust located in Kerala, India.
Kolkata Port Trust: A major port trust located in West Bengal, India.
Paradip Port Trust: A major port trust located in Odisha, India.