Member appointed on the Board of New Mangalore Port Authority

## Report on New Mangalore Port Authority Board Member Appointments **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, regarding the appointment of members to the Board of the New Mangalore Port Authority. The core purpose of this notification is to appoint representatives of the employees of the Major Port Authority to the Board. The key findings indicate the appointment of two individuals, the terms of their appointment, and the legal basis for the appointment. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an overview of a government notification concerning appointments to the Board of the New Mangalore Port Authority. The analysis is based solely on the text of the notification provided. **3. Policy Overview:** * This is a new appointment notification under the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021. * The core objective is to appoint members representing the interests of the employees of the Major Port Authority to the Board of the New Mangalore Port Authority. **4. Background and Rationale:** The policy addresses the requirement to include employee representation on the Board of the New Mangalore Port Authority, as mandated by the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021. This ensures that employee interests are considered in the port's governance. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * The notification appoints two members to the Board of New Mangalore Port Authority: * Shri Bharath Kumar (Drive GradeII, Marine Departmental, The Canara Port Workers Union) * Shri Sudhakara (Assistant Spuerintendent, Civil Engineering Department, New Mangalore Port Staff Association) * The appointment is subject to the provisions of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021. * The term of appointment is valid until the earliest of the following: * Finalization of Rules under the Major Port Authority Act, 2021 * The date of validity of checkoff * Attainment of the age of superannuation of the Members. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The direct target audience and stakeholders affected by this notification include: * The appointed members (Shri Bharath Kumar and Shri Sudhakara). * The New Mangalore Port Authority. * Employees of the New Mangalore Port Authority. * The Canara Port Workers Union and the New Mangalore Port Staff Association. * The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (specifically the PHRD Division) is responsible for the appointment. The New Mangalore Port Authority is responsible for integrating the new members into the Board. * **Timelines:** The appointment is effective from May 20, 2022, and continues until one of the three conditions related to finalization of rules, checkoff validity, or superannuation is met. There is no specified timeline for finalization of rules mentioned in the text. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome is to ensure employee representation on the Board of the New Mangalore Port Authority. This should lead to: * Improved communication and consideration of employee concerns in port governance. * A more balanced decision-making process that takes into account the interests of the workforce. * Compliance with the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021. **9. Conclusion:** The notification regarding the appointment of members to the Board of the New Mangalore Port Authority, representing the interests of the employees, is a significant step towards ensuring inclusive governance. The appointments are based on the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021, and are subject to specific terms and conditions. This policy is important for fostering a more collaborative and representative environment within the New Mangalore Port Authority.

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