Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Shipping on May 5, 2017, appoints individuals as trustees on the Board of Trustees of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust. The appointments are effective for a two-year period, from April 1, 2017, to March 31, 2019, as per the Major Port Trusts Act of 1963. The notification lists representatives from various government bodies and other interest groups.
Key Points / Main Content:
Appointments to Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust Board:
* The Central Government appoints trustees to the Board of Trustees of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust.
* The appointments are made under the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963.
* The term of appointment for the trustees is two years, from April 1, 2017, to March 31, 2019.
List of Appointed Trustees:
* Representatives from:
* Director General of Shipping/Mercantile Marine Department
* Chief Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai II/Department of Customs
* City Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO)/State Government of Maharashtra
* Ministry of Shipping
* Defence Services (Navy)
* Coast Guard
* Indian Railways
* Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
* Shri Mahesh Ratan Baldi (Representing Other Interest)
* Shri Vivek Deshpande (Representing Other Interest)
* Shri Pramod Jathar (Representing Other Interest)
* Prof. Rajesh Bagdi (Representing Other Interest)
Impact Analysis:
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust Board of Trustees:
* Impact: The composition of the Board of Trustees is updated with new appointments for a two-year term.
* Action Required: The newly appointed trustees must assume their responsibilities and participate in the governance of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust.
Ministry of Shipping:
* Impact: Responsible for overseeing the functioning of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust with the newly appointed board.
* Action Required: Monitor the performance and activities of the Board of Trustees.
Appointed Trustees:
* Impact: New responsibilities and duties as members of the Board of Trustees.
* Action Required: Fulfill their duties and responsibilities as trustees, contributing to the effective management and operation of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust.
Other Represented Organizations (e.g., Customs, Railways, etc.):
* Impact: Their representatives will participate in the decision-making processes of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust.
* Action Required: Support their representatives in fulfilling their roles as trustees.
Key Entities Referenced
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust: A major port trust for which trustees are being appointed.
Major Port Trusts Act, 1963: The governing legislation under which the appointments are made.
Ministry of Shipping: The ministry responsible for the notification and related matters.
Mumbai, Maharashtra: A city in Maharashtra, location of the Chief Commissioner of Customs.
Nhava Sheva, District Raigad, Maharashtra: Location of Jawaharlal Nehru Customs House.
CIDCO, Maharashtra: City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra, represented by its Vice Chairman and Managing Director.
Indian Railways: Represented by the Chief Freight Traffic Manager, Central Railway (CFTMCR).
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change: Represented by Shri Shashi Shekhar, Special Secretary