**Executive Summary**
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette publishes a notification from the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust, Tuticorin, regarding revisions to port railway siding charges. The notification is effective from the date of publication and specifies new rates for various shipping operations. This is in partial modification of previous notifications and based on Ministry of Railways directives.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Purpose:** The document announces revised railway siding charges for V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust, Tuticorin.
* **Authority:** The notification is issued based on the Ministry of Railways' orders and under Section 30 of the Indian Railways Act, 1989. It is also a partial modification of previous notifications (Notification No. VI-3(a)/311/2004 dated September 29, 2004 & No. VI-3(a)/80/2006 dated June 14, 2006) and based on the Ministry of Railways Office Memorandum No. TCR/1055/95/1 dated 08-03-2017.
* **Revised Charges (per 8 Wheeler Wagon):**
* Shipping operation with Port loco: Rs. 2,550
* Shipping operation with Railway loco: Rs. 1,935
* Private Party: Rs. 2,160
* SPIC: Rs. 1,010
* **Effective Date:** The revised charges are effective from the date of this notification.
**Impact Analysis**
* **V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust:**
**Impact**
The Port Trust is responsible for implementing and collecting the revised railway siding charges.
**Action Required**
Update billing systems to reflect the new rates and ensure compliance with the notification.
* **Shipping Companies/Parties (including Private Parties and SPIC):**
**Impact**
These parties will incur different costs for railway siding services at the port.
**Action Required**
Adjust budgets and financial planning to accommodate the revised charges.
* **Ministry of Railways:**
**Impact**
This will ensure compliance with Ministry's orders regarding revisions to port railway siding charges.
**Action Required**
Oversee implementation and ensure compliance.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust, Tuticorin: Port trust responsible for revising port railway siding charges.
Indian Railways Act, 1989: Law providing the legal basis for the Ministry of Railways to issue orders regarding railway charges.
Ministry of Railways: Government body whose orders authorize changes to railway siding charges at the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust.
Chennai: Location where the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette is published.