Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Shipping appoints the Central Advisory Committee for Lighthouses, effective from October 17, 2016, for a period of two years. The committee is formed in pursuance of the Lighthouse Act, 1927, and the Central Advisory Committee for Lighthouses Procedural Rules, 1976. It lists the members of the committee, including ex-officio members and representatives from various organizations.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Committee Establishment:**
* The Central Government appoints the Central Advisory Committee for Lighthouses.
* The appointment is effective from October 17, 2016.
* The committee's term is for two years.
* **Legal Basis:**
* The appointment is made in accordance with Subsection 1 of Section 4 of the Lighthouse Act, 1927 (No. 17 of 1927).
* It also follows Rules 3, 4, and 11 of the Central Advisory Committee for Lighthouses Procedural Rules, 1976.
* **Committee Membership:**
* The committee includes a Chairman (Secretary, Ministry of Shipping, ex-officio).
* It comprises ex-officio members from the Ministry of Shipping, Directorate General of Shipping, and Naval Hydrographic Office.
* It includes representatives from the Indian Coast Guard, Indian National Shipowners Association (INSA), Indian Ports Association (IPA), Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), All India Sailing Vessels Association, ASSOCHAM Maritime Academy, Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha).
* The Director General, DGLL serves as Member Secretary (ex-officio).
Impact Analysis:
Stakeholders are listed in the Key Points section above.
* **Central Advisory Committee for Lighthouses Members:**
* Impact: Members are appointed to the Central Advisory Committee for Lighthouses, giving them the responsibility of advising the Central Government on matters relating to lighthouses.
* Action Required: Members must fulfill their duties and responsibilities as outlined in the Lighthouse Act, 1927, and the Central Advisory Committee for Lighthouses Procedural Rules, 1976.
* **Ministry of Shipping:**
* Impact: Oversees the functioning of the Central Advisory Committee for Lighthouses and utilizes their advice for policy decisions related to lighthouses.
* Action Required: Ensure that the committee is properly supported and that its recommendations are considered in a timely manner.
* **Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL):**
* Impact: The Director General of DGLL serves as the Member Secretary of the committee and is responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the committee.
* Action Required: Provide administrative and logistical support to the committee and ensure that its meetings are properly organized and documented.
* **Indian Coast Guard, Indian National Shipowners Association (INSA), Indian Ports Association (IPA), Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), All India Sailing Vessels Association, ASSOCHAM Maritime Academy:**
* Impact: These organizations are represented on the committee, giving them a voice in the decision-making process related to lighthouses.
* Action Required: Ensure that their representatives actively participate in the committee's meetings and provide valuable input based on their expertise and experience.
* **Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha):**
* Impact: As members of the committee, they can provide legislative input and oversight on matters related to lighthouses.
* Action Required: Participate in the committee's meetings and provide feedback on policy proposals related to lighthouses.
Key Entities Referenced
Lighthouse Act, 1927: A law concerning lighthouses, referenced as the basis for the notification.
Central Advisory Committee for Lighthouses: A committee appointed by the Central Government related to lighthouses.
Ministry of Shipping: The government ministry responsible for shipping affairs, which issued the notification.
Directorate General of Shipping: An organization under the Government of India.
Mumbai, Maharashtra: City in India, location of Nautical Advisor to the GOI Directorate General of Shipping.
Indian Coast Guard: An organization represented in the Central Advisory Committee for Lighthouses.
Indian National Shipowners Association: An association represented in the Central Advisory Committee for Lighthouses.
New Delhi: Location of Coast Guard Headquarters.