In pursuance of clause c of subsection 1 of Section 3 of the Major Port Trusts Act,

## Report on Notification Regarding Board of Trustees of the Port of V.O. Chidambaranar **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways regarding the composition of the Board of Trustees of the Port of V.O. Chidambaranar. The notification, dated January 27, 2021, specifies the number of persons to be appointed to represent various interests on the Board for the period from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2023. This notification supersedes a previous notification from April 16, 2019. The key finding is that this notification establishes the specific representation from diverse sectors like labor, maritime, customs, state government, defense, environment, and other relevant interests. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide an informative overview of a notification concerning the Board of Trustees of the Port of V.O. Chidambaranar. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification. **3. Policy Overview:** * This notification supersedes the Notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping Waterways PHRD Division No. G.S.R. 307E dated the 16th April, 2019. * **Core Objective(s):** The core objective is to specify the number of persons to be appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Port of V.O. Chidambaranar to represent various interests. This ensures diverse representation in the port's governance. **4. Background and Rationale:** This notification is an amendment of a previous policy. This specific amendment likely aims to update the composition of the Board of Trustees to reflect current priorities or ensure adequate representation of key stakeholders for the period specified (01.04.2021 to 31.03.2023). It's also possible that the previous board's term had expired, necessitating a new appointment structure. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This notification outlines a new structure for the composition of the Board of Trustees. * **What specific part of the original policy is being changed:** The notification is in supersession of a prior notification relating to the representation on the Board of Trustees. * **What the new rule/provision is:** The new provision specifies the number of representatives for each interest group on the Board of Trustees, for the period April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2023, as detailed in the table within the document. The notable changes include: * Labour employed in the port: 2 persons * Representative of Mercantile Marine Department: 1 person * Representative of Department of Customs: 1 person * Representative of State Government of Tamilnadu: 1 person * Representative of Defence Service Navy: 1 person * Representative of Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways: 1 person * Representative of Coast Guard: 1 person * Representative of Indian Railways: 1 person * Representative of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change: 1 person * Other Interests as envisaged under Section 3(1)(c)(i) of Major Port Trusts Act, 1963: 4 persons * Other Interests as envisaged under Section 3(1)(c)(ii) of Major Port Trusts Act, 1963: 3 persons * Total: 17 persons * **Effect of this change:** The effect of this change is to formally define the composition of the Board of Trustees for the specified period. This determines the influence and input that each represented group will have in the port's decision-making processes. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The directly affected stakeholders include: * Labour employed in the Port of V.O. Chidambaranar * Mercantile Marine Department * Department of Customs * State Government of Tamilnadu * Defence Service (Navy) * Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways * Coast Guard * Indian Railways * Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change * Other interests as defined under Section 3(1)(c)(i) and (ii) of the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963 * The Port of V.O. Chidambaranar and its administration. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is the responsible agency. * **Timelines:** The notification is effective for the period from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2023. * The implementation of this change would involve the relevant ministries and departments nominating or selecting individuals to fill the specified positions on the Board of Trustees. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of these specific changes is to ensure that the Board of Trustees of the Port of V.O. Chidambaranar has a balanced and representative structure. This is expected to lead to more informed decision-making, reflecting the diverse interests involved in the port's operations and development. A balanced board can help in better policy formulation, improved efficiency, and sustainable growth of the port. **9. Conclusion:** The notification of January 27, 2021, is significant as it defines the composition of the Board of Trustees of the Port of V.O. Chidambaranar for a specific period. This ensures the port's governance reflects the interests of various stakeholders, potentially leading to more effective and sustainable port management. The notification replaces a previous one, suggesting an ongoing process of adapting the board's structure to meet evolving needs and priorities.

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