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Extra No. 462
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The Gujarat Government Gazette
EXTRAORDINARY
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
Vol. LXVII ] TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 / BHADRA 10, 1948
Separate paging is given to this Part in order that it may be filed as a Separate Compilation.
PART IV-C
Statutory Rules and Orders (Other than those published in Parts I, I-A and I-L)
made by Statutory Authorities other than the Government of Gujarat
including those made by the Government of India, the High Courts, the
Director of Municipalities, the Commissioner of Police, the Director of
Prohibition and Excise, the District Magistrates and the Election
Commission, Election Tribunals, Returning Officers and other
authorities under the Election Commission.
GUJARAT MARITIME BOARD
Sector 10-A, Opp. Air Force Station,
Gandhinagar
NOTIFICATION
Dated: 24th August, 2026
“The Gujarat Maritime Board
(Conditions & Procedures for Granting Permission for Utilizing Ship Recycling Plots)
Ship Recycling Regulations, 2026”
PREAMBLE
GUJARAT MARITIME BOARD ACT, 1981
GMB/Alang/Regulations/675/4031/1/2026:- In exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 15, 24, 37, 38, 39, 41,
and 110, 111 and all other enabling provisions of the Gujarat Maritime Board Act, 1981, and in reference to the Ship
Breaking Code, 2013, Recycling of Ships Act, 2019, Recycling of Ships Rules, 2021, Recycling of Ships Regulations,
2026, as well as the guidelines of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound
Recycling of Ships, 2009, the Gujarat Maritime Board (“GMB”), with the previous approval of the Government of
Gujarat in Ports and Transport Department Memorandum No. PTD/MSM/e-file/22/2026/0110/GH-1, dated 06.08.2026,
hereby makes the following Regulations, titled "Gujarat Maritime Board (Conditions & Procedures for Granting
Permission for Utilizing Ship Recycling Plots) Regulations, 2026". [Herein after referred to as these “Regulations”].
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AND THAT the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer shall have the final authority in implementation,
interpretation and procedural application of these Regulations, subject to the terms of these Regulations.
AND WHEREAS, on the Appointed Date the “The Gujarat Maritime Board (Conditions & Procedures for Granting
Permission for Utilizing Ship Recycling Plots) Regulations, 2015 (hereinafter referred to as “Regulations, 2015”), as
amended from time to time, shall stand repealed.
Provided that such repeal shall not affect:
(a) the previous operation of the Regulations, 2015 so repealed, or anything duly done or suffered thereunder; and
(b) any right, privilege, obligation or liability acquired, accrued, or incurred under the Regulations, 2015, so repealed;
(c) any penalty, forfeiture, or action taken for violation of the Regulations, 2015 so repealed; or
(d) any investigation, legal proceeding, or remedy in respect of any such right, privilege, obligation, liability, penalty,
forfeiture or action taken for violation of the Regulations, 2015 as aforesaid and any such investigation, legal
proceeding or remedy may be instituted, continued or enforced, and any such penalty, forfeiture and action taken
for violation of the Regulations, 2015 may be imposed, as if these Regulations had not been passed;
Provided further that, subject to the preceding proviso, anything done or any action taken under repealed Regulations
2015, shall, in so far as it is not inconsistent with its provisions, be deemed to have been done or taken under the
corresponding provisions of these Regulations and shall continue to be in force accordingly unless and until superseded
by anything done or any action taken under these Regulations.
CHAPTER 1 - PRELIMNARY
1.1 Short Title: These Regulations may be called “The Gujarat Maritime Board (Conditions & Procedures for
granting permission for Utilizing Ship Recycling Plots) Regulations, 2026.”
1.2 Commencement: These Regulations shall come into force with effect from the date of their publication in the
Official Gazette, which date shall be known as the “Appointed Date”.
1.3 Applicability: Unless expressly stated otherwise, these Regulations shall apply to all Persons seeking Permission
for Ship Recycling activities and to Permission Holders, for utilisation of all Plots, as on the Appointed Date,
within the State of Gujarat.
1.4 Definitions: In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires,––
(a) “Act” means the Gujarat Maritime Board Act, 1981, as amended from time to time
(b) “Appellate Authority” means a committee constituted under these Regulations, vested with the authority to
adjudicate upon claims filed by the Permission Holders.
(c) “Applicable Law” means all laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, notifications, circulars, guidelines,
policies, directions, codes and orders enacted, issued, or prescribed by the Central Government and State
Governments, or any statutory or regulatory authority that are applicable to all Persons and Permission Holders
at any relevant time, as amended from time to time.
(d) “Authority” means the National Authority, Competent Authority or any agency, department, board, or
regulatory body of the Central Government or the Government of Gujarat that directly or indirectly governs,
regulates, supervises, or enforces compliance in relation to Ship Recycling activities under the provisions of
the Recycling of Ships Act, 2019, or any other Applicable Laws, rules, and regulations. This includes but is not
limited to the Board as defined under Clause 1.4(f) of these Regulations, Gujarat Pollution Control Board,
Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health, Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation, Customs
Department, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, or any other agency notified by State Governments or the
Central Government as relevant to Ship Recycling operations.
(e) “Beaching” means a Ship Recycling activity which involves the process of manoeuvring a Vessel from
navigable waters and intentionally grounding it on a soft seabed like sand or mud onto a designated Plot at the
Alang Ship Recycling Yard or any other approved facility by the Board, in accordance with the procedures
prescribed under these Regulations. The term “Beach” or “Beached” shall be construed accordingly.
(f) “Board” means the Gujarat Maritime Board as constituted under Section 3 of the Act.PART IV-C ] GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EX., 01-09-2026 462-3
(g) “Block” means a fixed period of time, as prescribed under these Regulations for the purpose of regulating ship
recycling operations, including but not limited to the allocation of Permissions, compliance reporting, and
operational timelines for Permission Holders.
(h) “Convention” means the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound
Recycling of Ships, 2009, signed at Hong Kong on the 15th day of May, 2009;
(i) “Chairman” shall have the meaning ascribed to it in clause (d) of Section 2 of the Act.
(j) "Family Members" means "Relative" as defined in sub-section (77) of Section 2 of the Companies Act, 2013,
as amended from time to time.
(k) "LDT" means Light Displacement Tonnage.
(l) “Permission” means the formal authorization granted by the Board under these Regulations to utilize a Plot
allotted for the purpose of Ship Recycling for a fixed period of time as specified in the Permission letter. This
authorization confers only the right to permissively use the Plot for Ship Recycling operations, subject to
compliance with Applicable Laws and any other rules and conditions stipulated in the Permission letter.
Application for Permission shall be made by the Permission Holder in accordance with these Regulations.
(m) “Permission Holder” means a Person to whom Permission has been granted by the Board to utilize a Plot for
Ship Recycling activities in compliance with these Regulations.
(n) “Person” includes an individual, a sole proprietorship, a partnership firm or its partners, a limited liability
partnership or its partners, a company, whether private, public, or a One Person Company, or their
shareholders, a cooperative society, or any other legal entity recognized under Applicable Law.
(o) “Plot” means a designated piece of land, either adjacent to the waterfront or otherwise, earmarked by the Board
for the purpose of Ship Recycling. The dimensions and boundaries of the plot shall be specified in the
Permission letter issued by the Board. This definition includes existing Plots and newly developed Plots under
the jurisdiction of the GMB.
(p) “Renewal Application” means the formal request submitted by a previous permission holder to the Board for
the renewal of Permission to continue Ship Recycling operations, in accordance with the requirements set forth
in these Regulations.
(q) “Schedule/s” means Schedule/s appended to these Regulations.
(r) “Ship Recycling” shall have the meaning assigned to it in clause (n) of Section 2 of the Recycling of Ships Act,
2019.
(s) “Ship Recycling Agreement” means the agreement between the Board and the Permission Holder which shall
govern the terms and conditions for the utilization of the Plot for Ship Recycling and shall be legally binding
on both the aforementioned parties.
(t) “Ship Recycling Yard” means a designated area established and managed by the Board for the purpose of ship
recycling activities. Such a yard includes Plots designated for ship recycling, supporting infrastructure, and
facilities for ensuring safe, environmentally sound, and efficient recycling operations, in accordance with the
Recycling of Ships Act, 2019, and Applicable Law.
(u) “TCA” or “Tender-Cum-Auction” means the process prescribed by the Board for the allotment of Plot(s)
within the Ship Recycling Yard in accordance with clause 3.3 of these Regulations.
(v) “Vessel” shall have the meaning assigned to the term “Ship” in clause (k) of Section 3 of the Recycling of
Ships Act, 2019.
(w) “Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer” means the individual bearing the designation of Vice Chairman
as defined in section 3(5) of the Act and the Chief Executive Officer of the Board appointed by the State
Government under 17(1)(a) of the Act simultaneously.
Words and expressions used in these Regulations shall, unless otherwise defined herein, have the meanings respectively
assigned to them in the Gujarat Maritime Board Act, 1981, Recycling of Ships, Act 2019, Recycling of Ships Rules,
2021, the Indian Ports Act, 2025, the Merchant Shipping Act 2025, and the Recycling of Ships Regulations, 2026.462-4 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EX., 01-09-2026 [ PART IV-C
CHAPTER 2 – SCOPE OF PERMISSION
2.1 Purpose: The Permission grants a Permission Holder the Right to utilise the Plot exclusively for the purpose of
Ship Recycling, as defined under these Regulations. This Permission is strictly confined to the specified purpose
and does not confer any ownership rights, tenancy, or any other interest in the Plot beyond its intended use for
Ship Recycling activities.
2.2 Restriction on Right to Ownership: The grant of Permission does not confer any ownership rights, title, or
interest over the Plot allotted to the Permission Holder in the ship recycling yard. The ownership and control of the
Plot shall always remain exclusively with the Board, irrespective of the grant or renewal of the Permission, or use
of the Plot by the Permission Holder for Ship Recycling purposes. The Permission is strictly limited to permissive
use for the specified purpose and does not establish any tenancy or proprietary interest in favour of the Permission
Holder.
2.3 Restriction on Right to secure interest: Subject to Clause 9.8 (Mortgage of Permission) the Permission Holder
shall have no right, under any circumstances, to:
(a) Pledge, or otherwise create any encumbrance on the Plot;
(b) Create or permit any charge, lien, or other security interest over the Plot; or
(c) Offer the Plot as collateral or security to any individual, bank, financial institution, or any other entity for
securing a loan or for any other purpose.
2.4 Restriction on Right to Transfer: The Permission Holder shall not sublet, assign, or subcontract the Plot allotted
to the Permission Holder or any rights or interests therein. However, the Permission for utilisation of the
designated Plot may be transferred to a third party with the prior written approval of the Board.
2.5 Restriction on Right to Construct Structures
(a) the Permission Holder may install structures necessary for Ship Recycling activities, provided such
structures comply with Applicable Law.
(b) Any such structure erected by the Permission Holder:
(i) Shall not confer, nor be deemed to confer, any ownership, tenancy, or possessory rights in the Plot; and
(ii) Shall not, in any manner, prejudice or affect the ownership rights of the Board over the Plot.
(c) Upon expiration or termination of the Permission, the Permission Holder shall, at its own cost, remove such
structures erected on the Plot. In this regard, the Permission Holder shall not be entitled to claim for
compensation or reimbursement from the Board or any other Authority.
(d) In the event of failure by the Permission Holder to remove such structures in accordance with sub-clause (c)
of this Clause 2.5, the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer shall have the authority to remove such
structures at the risk and cost of the Permission Holder, without prejudice to any and all other legal recourse
available to the Board.
2.6 Obligations of Permission Holder:
(a) Grant of Permission to use the Plot for Ship Recycling by the Board shall be subject to the Permission Holder
obtaining and maintaining all necessary approvals, licenses, authorizations, and permits as required under
Applicable Law.
(b) The Board shall not be liable for any non-compliance, omission, or violation by the Permission Holder
concerning any provision of Applicable Law, including but not limited to laws related to worker safety,
health, welfare, and environmental protection.
(c) At the beginning of each calendar year, the Permission Holder shall submit a declaration, in the format
prescribed by the Board under these Regulations, affirming that all necessary certificates, licenses,
authorizations, and approvals required under Applicable Law have been duly obtained and shall be kept valid,
current, and effective at all times during the applicable calendar year and for any continuation of Ship
Recycling activities thereunder.PART IV-C ] GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EX., 01-09-2026 462-5
(d) Every Permission Holder shall be responsible for regularly updating the designated digital portal maintained
by the Board with accurate information related to Ship Recycling operations, including Vessel arrival status,
workforce details, environmental reports, and statutory submissions. A copy of the compliance report
generated upon each update shall be submitted to the Board on a bi-annual basis. Failure to comply with
portal update requirements may attract regulatory action, including suspension or termination of the
Permission.
(e) The Permission Holder shall strictly comply with these Regulations, and any amendments, guidelines, or
instructions issued by the Board from time to time.
(f) Notwithstanding sub-clause (a) of this Clause 2.6, the Permission to utilize the Plot for Ship Recycling does
not, in itself, constitute compliance with any Applicable Law and the Permission Holder is solely obligated to
obtain and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements mandated under Applicable Law.
2.7 Termination
(a) Automatic Termination: The Permission shall automatically terminate upon the expiry of the period for which
it was granted in accordance with Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 of these Regulations; or
Termination for Material Default: The Board may terminate the Permission by an order of termination issued
by the Board on account of Material Default, as defined under these Regulations subject to and in accordance
with the procedure prescribed in sub-clause (e) of 2.7 of these Regulations.
(b) Material Default: A Material Default shall include, but is not limited to, the following acts or omissions by the
Permission Holder:
(i) Submission of false, incorrect, or misleading information in any of the forms as prescribed under these
Regulations with respect to application for grant of permission, tender document, application for
renewal under Schedule I or any other form filed by the Permission Holder to the Board, from time to
time;
(ii) Non-payment of any dues payable to the Board together with applicable interest, within thirty (30) days
of receipt of a notice of demand issued by the Board.
(iii) Breach of any provisions of these Regulations, and the Ship Recycling Agreement;
(iv) Use of the Plot for any purpose other than that specified in the permission letter granted by the Board
upon grant of the Permission;
(v) Failure to apply for renewal of Permission in accordance with Chapter 4 of these Regulations within the
prescribed time along with the requisite renewal fee, documents, and a no-dues certificate issued by the
concerned Port Officer;
(vi) Making any change in the name, status, or constitution of the Permission Holder without prior written
approval from the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, except as permitted under these
Regulations;
(vii) Violation of any notifications, byelaws, or rules issued under the Act, or any other Applicable Law;
(viii) Failure to submit the declaration required under sub-clause (c) of Clause 2.6 of these Regulations;
(ix) Conviction under any law related to:
1. Prevention of terrorism;
2. National security;
3. Anti-corruption laws; or
4. Economic offences under any Applicable Law
(x) Non-compliance with Clause 9.5 of these Regulations
(c) The Board shall have the authority to temporarily suspend cutting operations in any Plot upon observing any
unfair practices or unsafe operations that may constitute a Material Default. Such suspension shall remain in
effect until the Permission Holder undertakes corrective measures to the satisfaction of the Board, which must
be completed within thirty (30) days. Failure to do so shall render the Permission liable for termination in
accordance with the provisions of these Regulations.462-6 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EX., 01-09-2026 [ PART IV-C
(d) In addition to the list prescribed in sub-clause (b) of Clause 2.7 of these Regulations, the Board may, at its
discretion, determine any other act, omission, or breach by the Permission Holder as a Material Default,
warranting suspension or termination of the Permission.
(e) Procedure for Termination
(i) For termination of the Permission on the ground of Material Default, the Vice Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer shall issue a Show Cause Notice to the defaulting Permission Holder, requiring their
presence for a personal hearing. Additionally, the Permission Holder shall be granted a 30 days notice
period to submit a written explanation on or before the scheduled hearing.
(ii) Upon expiry of the notice period, the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer shall consider the
written explanation and oral submissions made during the personal hearing. If no response is received,
the matter may proceed ex parte. An order shall be passed within 3 months from the expiry of the notice
period, which may:
1. Impose payment charges in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations;
2. Regularize the default, subject to compliance with conditions prescribed in the order; or
3. Terminate the Permission in accordance with these Regulations.
(iii) The order of termination shall be communicated to the Permission Holder via Speed post or email at the
Permission Holder’s registered email address.
CHAPTER 3 – NEW PERMISSION TO UTILIZE PLOT FOR SHIP RECYCLING
3.1 Grant of Permission:
(a) The Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer may grant Permission for the utilization of Plots for Ship
Recycling in respect of:
(i) Vacant Plots; and
(ii) Plots that have fallen vacant due to termination in accordance with Clause 2.7 and/or refusal, rejection
or failure of renewal under Chapter 4 of these Regulations.
(iii) Newly developed Plots
(b) The period of Permission granted under this Chapter shall be fifteen (15) years from the date of the issuance
of the permission letter. Any regulation notified or amendments to these Regulations during the validity of
such Permission shall be applicable to the Permission Holder. The Permission after expiry of fifteen (15)
years may be renewed thereafter by the Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Gujarat Maritime Board,
with the prior approval of the Government.
3.2 Procedure for Grant of Permission: Plots specified in Clause 3.1 of these Regulations shall be allotted for Ship
Recycling through Tender-cum-Auction process, as prescribed under Clause 3.3 of these Regulations.
3.3 Tender-Cum-Auction Process
(a) The Tender-Cum-Auction Process shall include tendering, bidding and auction mechanisms, and shall be
conducted in a transparent and competitive manner to allocate Plots for Ship Recycling, subject to the
conditions and procedures set out in these Regulations. The upset price for the TCA shall be INR 540/-
(Indian Rupees Five Hundred and Forty Only) per square meter per year.
(b) The terms and conditions governing the tender process shall be as per the tender document prescribed under
these Regulations, subject to revision by the Board from time to time
(c) Permission period under a TCA shall commence from date of issuance of the permission letter.
3.4 Reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes: For the allocation of reserved Plots, such reservation
shall be governed by the Government of Gujarat Resolutions No. LPW-1290-25435-GH, dated 03.08.1992 and
Resolution No. WKS-1099-CM-MLA-82(17)-GH, dated 04.01.2000 and any other resolution issued by the
Government of Gujarat from time to time.PART IV-C ] GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EX., 01-09-2026 462-7
CHAPTER 4 - RENEWAL OF THE PERMISSION
4.1 Eligibility for Renewal
Previous permission holders who have been utilizing the allotted Plot for Ship Recycling under the Regulations
2015 and have no outstanding dues or liabilities under Regulations 2015 as amended, shall be eligible for renewal
under these Regulations.
4.2 Limitation Period, Form of Renewal Application and Other Requisites
(a) The Renewal Application shall be submitted to the Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer no later than 3
months from the Appointed Date, in the prescribed form as set out Schedule I of these Regulations.
(b) The Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer may request additional documents. The previous permission
holder upon such request shall submit the additional documents within thirty (30) days of receiving the
request.
(c) In addition to the application of renewal above, the previous permission holder must also:
(i) Clear all outstanding dues, including interest; and
(ii) Submit a No-Due Certificate issued by the concerned Port Officer.
4.3 Renewal Fee and Security Deposit: The previous permission holder shall pay or furnish to the Board:
(a) A non-refundable renewal fee of INR 1,00,000/- (Indian Rupees One Lakh Only) along with tax as per
Applicable Law; and
(b) A Security Deposit of INR 5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs only), in the form of a Fixed Deposit Receipt
(FDR) issued by a nationalised or scheduled bank.
Provided, in the event that a previous permission holder has previously deposited an amount of INR
5,00,000/- (Indian Rupees Five Lakh only) as security deposit under the Regulations 2015, such amount shall
be set off against the current security deposit requirement under sub-clause (b) of Clause 4.3.
4.4 Scrutiny of Applications
(a) The Board reserves the right to scrutinise the Renewal Application submitted by the previous permission
holder at any time, whatsoever.
(b) If on such scrutiny the Renewal Application is found to contain incomplete, incorrect, fraudulent, or
misleading information , it shall be summarily rejected.
(c) If any such discrepancy is discovered by the Board at any time whatsoever after the approval has been
granted, the Permission shall be liable for termination in accordance with Clause 2.7 of these Regulations,
and all deposits and fees so submitted by such previous permission holder shall be forfeited by the Board.
4.5 Disqualification from Renewal: The previous permission holder shall be disqualified from applying for renewal
if:
(a) A proprietor, partner, director or shareholder of such previous permission holder is a Family Member of an
officer, employee, or Board member of GMB;
(b) Any partner or shareholder of such previous permission holder who holds more than 51% stake, or is a sole
proprietor in more than three Person, within the same Ship Recycling Yard;
(c) The Renewal Application and/or additional documents is submitted after the due date as stipulated in Clause
4.2(a) and 4.2(b) of these Regulations respectively;
(d) If the Renewal Application is incomplete in any respect, including non-submission of the applicable fees, No
Dues Certificate, or any other documents required under these Regulations;
(e) The previous permission holder has been declared bankrupt or insolvent;
(f) The previous permission holder submitting the Renewal Application lacks legal capacity to enter into a
contract under the Indian Contract Act, 1872;
(g) The previous permission holder has been convicted of an offence under:462-8 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EX., 01-09-2026 [ PART IV-C
(i) The Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987 or any other law related to national
security;
(ii) Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988; or
(iii) Any economic offence punishable under Applicable Law
4.6 Period of Renewal: Upon approval of the Renewal Application, the renewal period shall be effective fifteen (15)
years from the Appointed Date, subject to the provisions of these Regulations.
4.7 Failure or Refusal of Renewal: Failure to submit the Renewal Application within the stipulated time provided in
this Chapter shall be deemed to be as lack of interest in renewal of the Permission and, the Board may, thereafter,
take over the Plot.
(a) In case of rejection or refusal of renewal, the previous permission holder must vacate and hand over peaceful
possession of the Plot to the Board.
(b) Provided If a Vessel is beached or under recycling on the Plot at the time of refusal/rejection, the Vice
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer may grant an extension of up to six months to complete the recycling,
subject to the following conditions:
(i) All outstanding dues must be cleared by such previous permission holder before the extension is granted.
(ii) All applicable charges under these Regulations for the extension period must be paid in advance.
Further Provided, If the Vessel is not cut within the extended period, the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer shall be empowered to:
(i) Appoint an independent agency to dismantle the Vessel in question;
(ii) Remove the scrap at the risk and cost of the Permission Holder; and
(iii) Recover outstanding dues from the proceeds of the scrap sale.
CHAPTER 5 – DEVELOPMENT, MERGER, RESIZING OF PLOTS
5.1. Development of Ship Recycling Yards: The Board may, from time to time, establish and develop Ship Recycling
Yards on land or foreshore areas under its jurisdiction, including but not limited to those areas wherein Ship
Recycling Yards are already established prior to the Appointed Date.
5.2. Development of New Plots: The Board may, at its discretion and from time to time, develop new Plots in addition
to those developed before the Appointed Date. The location, area, and demarcation of such Plots shall be
determined by the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, considering factors including, but not limited to:
(a) Suitability of location;
(b) Technical and operational parameters;
(c) Practical requirements of Ship Recycling activities.
5.3. Adjustment/re-adjustment and/or alignment/re-alignment of Plots:
(a) Under these Regulations, the following Plots shall be permitted for shifting and merger: (a) vacant Plots
having a width of less than 40 meters and (b) working Plots. Any other vacant Plot proposed by the Board
for Ship Recycling activities, other than those falling under this sub-clause, shall be allotted in accordance
with the provisions of Chapter 3.
(b) The Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, shall have the power to arrange, re-arrange, align, re-align
the size; or shift location of Plots, including by way of merger or shifting. Such action may be undertaken on
technical grounds, safety considerations, environmental protection requirements, or other recorded reasons.
(c) Permission Holders shall, upon receipt of a written order from the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer, shift to a new location. Such shifting shall be carried out without objection.
(d) Decisions of the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in respect of size, location, and demarcation of
Plots, or any variation thereof by way of adjustment, alignment, or shifting, shall be binding on the concerned
Permission Holders.PART IV-C ] GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EX., 01-09-2026 462-9
(e) The Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer may offer Plots for adjustment, re-adjustment, alignment, re-
alignment whether by way of shifting and/ or merger of Plots identified in sub-clause 5.3(a) for Ship
Recycling activities in accordance with the following conditions:
(i) No application for adjustment, alignment, or shifting of Plots shall be entertained unless all outstanding
dues payable by the Permission Holders of the concerned Plots are fully cleared.
(ii) On mutual agreement of the Permission Holders for shifting/merger of working Plots, permission for
such shifting/merger will be granted. Provided, in case of merger the permission for merger will be
granted upon payment of charges of INR 1,200 per square metre (Rupees One Thousand Two Hundred
per square metre) of the area of the Plot which is being merged.
(iii) The adjustment/re-adjustment/alignment/re-alignment of Plots including by way of shifting/merger
shall be on an as-is-where-is basis. Permission Holders shall not be entitled to make any requests as
regards to depth, level, physical condition or other parameters of the Plots, either before, during or after
any event of adjustment/re-adjustment/alignment/re-alignment.
(iv) LDT applicable to the Permission Holder of a working Plot (either before or after any event of
adjustment/re-adjustment/alignment/re-alignment) shall be in accordance with the applicable
provisions of these Regulations.
(v) Charges for the merged Plot shall be levied as per the applicable provisions of these Regulations from
the date permission is granted of such merger.
(vi) Where a Permission Holder forgoes its Plot for merger then such Permission Holder shall not be
entitled to any other Plot as replacement in place of the Plot subjected to merger. The Plot subjected to
merger shall continue to be treated as the Plot held by such Permission Holder for the purpose of
applying for the Permission for a new Plot. Accordingly, where such Permission Holder having
Permission for two Plots wherein it forgoes its Plot for merger, shall be considered holding two Plots
and application for third Plot shall be treated in accordance with Chapter 3 of these Regulations.
(vii) A single working/vacant Plot can be divided into two parts and allowed to be merged with the
adjoining Plots, subject to compliance with the maximum width restrictions.
(viii) Merge of vacant Plots (up to 40 metres of width) with a working Plot will be permitted upon payment
of INR 1,200 per square metre (Rupees One Thousand Two Hundred per square metre) of the area of
the vacant Plot.
(ix) After any merger, the total width of the merged Plot shall not exceed 300 meters.
(x) The number of permissible mergers shall be subject to limits prescribed by the Board from time to
time, having regard to optimal land utilization.
(xi) Where a vacant Plot lies between two plots that are proposed for merger, the Vice Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer may rearrange the boundaries in the interest of efficient space utilization.
(xii) If demolition of a fixed Board asset present on a vacant Plot is necessary for a merger, the cost shall be
recovered at a valuation determined by an independent government-approved valuer.
(xiii) In the event of a vacant Plot being merged into a working Plot minimum LDT shall apply on the total
width of the merged Plot. For mergers between two working Plots, the minimum LDT shall be the sum
of the applicable LDT on the width of each Plot. In case of severance of Plots, the LDT shall be
proportionately adjusted.
(xiv) Shifting of a vacant Plot shall only be permitted where such shifting is necessary for a merger. Such
shifting shall be allowed only if the exchanged Plot is of equal or greater area and value, as determined
by a government-approved valuer. No shifting charges shall apply in such cases.
(xv) Unused Plot may be given to willing adjoining or existing Permission Holder temporarily on yearly
basis as per standard terms and conditions. Provided, the Board has taken adequate efforts to allocate
such Plots through TCA process in accordance with these Regulations.
(xvi) Reserved Plots remaining unused may be similarly allotted under sub-clause (xv) above. Provided that
the Board continues demonstrable efforts to allocate such plots to eligible applicants in accordance
with these Regulations.462-10 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EX., 01-09-2026 [ PART IV-C
CHAPTER 6 - CHANGE IN THE CONSTITUTION OF PERMISION HOLDER
6.1. No change without prior approval: The Permission Holder shall not make any change whatsoever, in its name,
address, status, constitution, director, shareholder or profit-sharing ratio / share holding pattern, as the case may be,
without the prior written permission of the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. If a change is made by the
Permission Holder without written approval of the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, the Vice Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer may, after giving the Permission Holder an opportunity of being heard and regularize
the change or terminate the Permission.
Provided, that nothing in this Clause 6.1 shall apply to any change on account of operation of law including the
death of a proprietor, partner, shareholder or director of the permission holder, as the case may be.
6.2. Application: A Permission Holder desirous of making a change under Clause 6.1 shall apply, in writing, to the
Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, along with requisite documents, reasons and justifications for making
such changes. If a new Person is proposed to be introduced to the Permission Holder, No-Objection Certificate of
the jurisdictional Superintendent of Police, certifying the absence of such Person’s criminal record shall be
submitted along with the application.
6.3. Interest of the Board: The Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer may refuse to grant permission to a
Permission Holder on an application made under Clause 6.2, if the granting of such permission is not in the
interest of the safety or security of the Ship Recycling Yard or is not in the national interest. The decision of the
Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in this regard shall be final.
6.4. Grant of permission: The Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer may grant permission after considering the
genuineness of an application made under Clause 6.2, on the payment of charges specified herein below.
Sr. No. Details Charges
(a) In case of proprietorship, partnership or Limited INR 200/- (Indian Rupees Two Hundred Only)
Liability Partnership per square metres (to be calculated on total area
Change in proprietor or partner, as the case may be, with of the Plot).
change in profit sharing ratio up to 24% (once in 2.5
years). (Charges will be 1.5 times if transfer takes place
In case of private limited, public limited, or One- before 2.5 years, once and 2 times if transfer
Person company takes place second time within same time limit).
Change in shareholder with change in share holding
pattern, as the case may be, up to 24% (once in 2.5
years).
(b) In case of proprietorship, partnership or Limited INR 400/- (Indian Rupees Four Hundred Only)
Liability Partnership per square metres(to be calculated on total area
Change in proprietor or partner, as the case may be, with of the Plot).
change in profit sharing ratio more than 24% and up to
49% (once in 2.5 years). (Charges will be 1.5 times if transfer takes place
In case of private limited, public limited, or One- before 2.5 years, once and 2 times if transfer
Person company takes place second time within same time limit).
Change in shareholder with change in share holding
pattern, as the case may be, more than 24% and up to
49% (once in 2.5 years).
(c) In case of proprietorship, partnership or Limited INR 600/- (Indian Rupees Six Hundred Only)
Liability Partnership per square metres (to be calculated on total area
Change in proprietor or partner, as the case may be, with of the Plot).
change in profit sharing ratio more than 49% and up to
74% (once in 2.5 years). (Charges will be 1.5 times if transfer takes place
In case of private limited, public limited, or One- before 2.5 years, once and 2 times if transfer
Person company takes place second time within same time limit).
Change in shareholder with change in share holdingPART IV-C ] GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EX., 01-09-2026 462-11
Sr. No. Details Charges
pattern, as the case may be, more than 49% and up to
74% (once in 2.5 years).
(d) In case of proprietorship, partnership or Limited INR 1000/- (Indian Rupees One Thousand Only)
Liability Partnership firm per square meter (to be calculated on total area
Change in proprietor or partner, as the case may be, with of the Plot).
change in profit sharing ratio more than 74% and up to
90% (once in 5 years). (Charges will be 1.5 times if transfer takes place
In case of private limited, public limited, or One- before 5 years, once and 2 times if transfer takes
Person company place second time within same time limit).
Change in shareholder with change in share holding
pattern, as the case may be, more than 74% and up to
90% (once in 5 years).
(e) In case of proprietorship, partnership or Limited INR 1200/- (Indian Rupees One Thousand Two
Liability Partnership firm Hundred Only) per square meter (to be
Change in proprietor or partner, as the case may be, with calculated on total area of the plot).
change in profit sharing ratio more than 90% (once in 5
years). (Charges will be 1.5 times if transfer takes place
In case of private limited, public limited, or One- before 5 years, once and 2 times if transfer takes
Person company place second time within same time limit).
Change in shareholder with change in share holding
pattern, as the case may be, more than 90% (once in 5
years).
Addition of an entity through Joint Venture Partnership.
In case of direct transfer of the Permission (once in 5
years)
Note: In the event of a direct transfer, the approval of
permission shall be at the sole discretion of the Board.
GMB reserves the right to deny such transfer and take
possession of the Plot for subsequent auction.
(f) In case of proprietorship and partnership firm or NIL
Limited Liability Partnership
Change in proprietor or partner within family member Provided that the Permission Holder informs the
with /without change in profit sharing ratio. Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, in
In case of private limited, public limited, or One- writing along with requisite documents, within
Person company 30 days from the date of the change, otherwise
Change in director/shareholder within family member INR 1,00,000/- (Indian Rupees One Lakh Only)
with/without change in share holding pattern. per change with interest at the rate of 12% p.a.
from the default date.
Change in address of the Permission Holder;
Addition/deletion of Independent Director in the
Public Limited Company.
(g) Change in constitution or name of a Permission Holder INR 1,00,000/- (Indian Rupees One Lakh Only)
per change
(h) Change in status of the Permission Holder without NIL
change in shareholding pattern/ profit sharing ratio as the
case may be;
Provided that the Permission Holder seeks prior
approval of the Vice Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, otherwise INR 1,00,000/-
(Indian Rupees One Lakh Only) with interest at
the rate of 12% p.a. from the default date.462-12 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EX., 01-09-2026 [ PART IV-C
Sr. No. Details Charges
(i) Change (within family member) on account of the death NIL
of a proprietor, partner, shareholder or director of the
Permission Holder, with or without change in
Provided that the Permission Holder informs the
shareholding pattern or profit sharing ratio, as the case
Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, in
may be.
writing along with requisite documents, within
30 days from the date of the death, otherwise
INR 1,00,000/- (Indian Rupees One Lakh Only)
with interest at the rate of 12% p.a. from the
default date.
(j) In case of a Listed Public Company, where shares held by Nil
the general public are transferred within the general
public.
6.5. Change in Shareholding or Profit-Sharing Ratio
(a) Less than 74% during previous permission period:
If a Person, being a partnership firm, or Limited Liability Partnership had made changes in its profit-sharing
ratio of less than 74%;if a private limited company, or public limited company, had made changes in its
shareholding of less than 74%; or if upon conversion of proprietorship or one-person company into a
partnership, LLP, or a private limited or public limited company and newly introduced partner or shareholder
have profit sharing ratio or shareholding (as the case may be) less than 74%, during the previous Permission
period without prior approval of the Board, the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer may renew the
Permission only upon payment of charges for such changes at 1.5 times the rates prescribed under these
Regulations.
(b) Change more than 74% during previous permission period:
If a Person, being a partnership firm, or Limited Liability Partnership had made changes in its profit-sharing
ratio of 74% or more; if a private limited company, or a public limited company had made changes in its
shareholding of 74% or more; or if upon conversion of proprietorship or one-person company into a
partnership, LLP, or a private limited or public limited company and newly introduced partner or shareholder
have profit sharing ratio or shareholding (as the case may be) of 74% or more, during the previous
Permission period without prior approval of the Board, the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer may
renew the Permission only upon payment of charges for such changes at 2 times the rates prescribed under
these Regulations.
(c) Change in ownership structure during Permission granted under these Regulations
(i) If, during the period of a Permission granted under these Regulations, a Permission Holder has made
any changes mentioned at sub-clause (a), (b), (c) and (g) of Clause 6.4 without prior written approval of
the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer may, on
an application by the Permission Holder or otherwise, regularise such changes on payment of charges at
1.5 times of the rates prescribed under the respective clause for the first incident and 2 times of the rates
prescribed under the respective clause for each subsequent incident.
(ii) If, during the period of a Permission granted under these Regulations, a Permission Holder has made
any changes mentioned at sub-clause (d) and (e) of Clause 6.4 , without prior written approval of the
Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer may, on an
application by the Permission Holder or otherwise, regularise such change on payment of charges at the
rate of 2 times the rates prescribed under the respective clause for the first incident and 3 times of the
rates prescribed under the respective clause for each subsequent incident.
CHAPTER 7 – ANNUAL FIXED CHARGES
7.1. Schedule of Charges: The Permission Holder shall pay to the Board, charges prescribed under Schedule II on or
before the commencement of each financial year.PART IV-C ] GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EX., 01-09-2026 462-13
7.2. Revision of Charges: The charges prescribed in Schedule II, except Housing Cess, will be escalated by 10 percent
every 3 years.
7.3. Statutory Taxes, Duties, and Levies: In addition to the applicable charges under this Chapter, The Permission
Holder shall be liable to pay all fees, taxes, and duties, including but not limited to:
(a) GST
(b) Income Tax
(c) Any other statutory levies under Applicable Law
CHAPTER 8 – BEACHING
8.1. Obligation of Permission Holder to carry out Beaching in prescribed manner
(a) The Permission Holder shall not carry out Beaching of any Vessel at a Plot unless such Permission Holder
has obtained requisite authorisation and permissions for Beaching on such Plot in accordance with these
Regulations and Recycling of Ships Regulations, 2026.
(b) The Permission Holder shall not Beach a Vessel on the Plot allotted to it without obtaining prior Beaching
permission from the Board.
(c) The Permission Holder shall not Beach a Vessel in a Plot other than that for which the Permission Holder
holds permission.
(d) The Permission Holder shall not Beach a Vessel of another Person/party in the Plot allotted to such
Permission Holder.
(e) The Permission Holder shall not Beach a Vessel in any manner that obstructs Beaching/Ship Recycling by the
adjacent Permission Holder(s) on their respective Plots.
(f) The Permission Holder shall not produce wrong information/forged documents to seek Beaching permission.
8.2. Issue of Beaching Permission:
(a) The Beaching permission shall be issued within two (2) working days from the date of receipt of all
necessary clearances and upon satisfactory physical inspection and review of documentation. Such
permission may impose conditions including, but not limited to, gas freeing, hazardous material removal, and
sequence of cutting or Beaching operations.
(b) The Beaching permission of a Vessel in a Plot other than that for which Permission Holder holds Permission
may be granted in following exceptional cases:
(i) If due to some technical constraints or other such justified reason, the Permission Holder needs to Beach
its Vessel in a Plot other than that for which such Permission Holder holds Permission, in that case the
Permission Holder shall apply in writing to the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer with
following documents:
1. Certified documents of the ownership of the Vessel.
2. NOC of the permission holder in whose Plot the Vessel is to be Beached.
3. No Due Certificate for both the Plots i.e. Plot in which the Vessel is to be Beached and Plot for
which Permission is granted to the owner of the Vessel.
(ii) On receipt of such request, the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer may grant the Beaching
Permission on payment of fees of INR 5,00,000/- (Indian Rupees Five Lakhs Only) per Vessel by the
Permission Holder for first and second instance and INR 10,00,000/- (Indian Rupees Ten Lakhs Only)
for third and fourth instance. No such Permission shall be granted, thereafter.
Provided that the Plot in which the Vessel is to be Beached and recycled must have authorization issued by the
State Pollution Control Board and shall comply with all the requirements for safety and environment related
aspects.462-14 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EX., 01-09-2026 [ PART IV-C
Provided further that during the process of recycling of such Vessel, all the responsibilities within the Plot shall
be of the Permission Holder in whose name Permission to use the Plot is granted and credit for the tonnage of
the Vessel shall be in the account of owner of the Vessel.
CHAPTER 9 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
9.1 Housing Facility for Workers
(a) Every Permission Holder engaged in Ship Recycling activities shall ensure the provision of adequate and
safe housing facilities for all workers employed in connection with such activities.
(b) The housing requirement under sub-clause (a) above shall be fulfilled by either of the following means:
(i) Accommodation of all workers in housing units allocated to the Permission Holder within the Gujarat
Maritime Board’s designated workers’ housing colony; or
(ii) Construction, maintenance, and operation of an independent housing colony by the Permission Holder,
exclusively for workers engaged in Ship Recycling, subject to compliance with Applicable Laws,
regulations, and standards pertaining to labour welfare, sanitation, safety, and environmental norms.
(c) The housing arrangements made by the Permission Holder shall be inspected periodically by the Competent
Authority to ensure compliance with the provisions of these Regulations and any additional directives issued
by GMB from time to time.
(d) Failure to comply with the housing obligations under these Regulation may result in termination of the
Permission, in addition to any other penalties as prescribed under Applicable Law.
(e) The Ship Recycling Industries Association (SRIA) shall be responsible for allotment of housing and
overseeing their operations.
9.2 Compliance with Regulations
(a) All Permission Holders shall be bound by the terms and conditions stipulated in these Regulations and the
Schedules prescribed by the Board or any other Authority.
(b) Any outstanding dues in contravention of these Regulations shall attract simple interest at the rate of twelve
percent (12%) per annum until the date of payment.
9.3 Inspection by the Board
(a) Right of Access and Inspection: The Board shall have the unfettered right to access, enter, and inspect any
premises, facilities, equipment, or operations within all Plots, with or without prior notice, for the purpose of
ensuring compliance with Applicable Laws, and these regulations, along with any prevalent guidelines, and
environmental standards.
(b) Scope of Inspection: Inspections by Board may include but shall not be limited to:
(i) Verification of compliance with safety, labour welfare, and environmental regulations;
(ii) Assessment of working conditions, waste management, and hazardous material handling;
(iii) Review of operational records, permits, and certifications; and
(iv) Oversight of compliance with the Convention and other relevant international norms.
(c) Obligation to Cooperate: All entities operating within Plots, including Permission Holders, Workers,
contractors, and service providers, shall fully cooperate with Board officials during inspections and shall not
obstruct or delay any inspection activity. They must promptly provide access to relevant documents,
personnel, and facilities as requested.
9.4 Indemnity Bond: Every Permission Holder shall furnish an indemnity bond in the format prescribed by the
Board. The indemnity bond shall be discharged only upon the Permission Holder obtaining a site clearance
certificate from the concerned Port Officer. The Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer shall release and
discharge the indemnity bond solely after verifying that the Permission Holder has vacated and cleared the site and
has fully paid all dues, including Plot charges, fees, penalties, and any other amounts payable to the Board.PART IV-C ] GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EX., 01-09-2026 462-15
9.5 Minimum LDT Compliance
(a) The Permission Holder shall achieve the minimum quantum of LDT as specified in Schedule III. In the event
of failure to meet the prescribed minimum LDT within the initial five (5) year block, the Board may issue a
notice directing the Permission Holder to remedy such deficiency within the subsequent three-year period,
provided that such remedial action shall be undertaken strictly within the permission period and shall not,
under any circumstance, extend beyond the expiry of the permission period.
(b) It is further stipulated that the Permission Holder shall, at a minimum, achieve fifty percent (50%) of the
shortfall LDT within the said three-year period, and in all cases, such compliance shall occur within the
permission period. Continued non-compliance with the foregoing requirements, including failure to achieve
at least fifty percent (50%) of the shortfall LDT within the stipulated period and within the permission period,
shall render the Permission liable for termination in accordance with these Regulations.
(c) The Permission Holder shall deposit a recycling charge equivalent to recycling charge of minimum LDT to
the Board, at the commencement of each five-year Block through the mode of a bank guarantee, or cheque or
a demand draft. The recycling charge under this sub-clause shall be adjusted against remaining available
deposit/amount.
(d) The Board shall review and revise the minimum LDT under Schedule III for the second and third 5 year
Blocks based on prevailing market conditions at that time.
9.6 Liability for Beaching and Recycling Activities: The Board shall not be liable for any accidents, mishaps, fires,
or other incidents occurring on the Plot or during transit of any materials.
9.7 Authority to Impose Additional Conditions
(a) Discretionary Power of the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer: The Vice Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer shall have the authority to impose additional conditions, restrictions, or procedural
requirements as deemed necessary for the effective implementation, enforcement, and compliance with these
Regulations.
(b) Purpose and Scope of Additional Conditions: The Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer may impose
such additional conditions to address, but not be limited to, the following objectives:
(i) Ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and operational standards as per Applicable Law,
international conventions, and best practices.
(ii) Strengthening monitoring and oversight mechanisms for Ship Recycling activities to prevent any
unauthorized, hazardous, or non-compliant practices.
(iii) Enhancing transparency and documentation requirements to ensure accountability of Permission
Holders and relevant third parties.
(iv) Safeguarding public interest, worker safety, and environmental sustainability in accordance with
Applicable Law and international maritime regulations.
(c) Modes of Imposition and Communication:
(i) Any additional conditions imposed by the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer shall be
communicated through a written directive, circular, or notification specifying the rationale, scope, and
applicability of such conditions.
(ii) Such conditions may be incorporated as part of the Permission, Ship Recycling Agreement, approval of
Renewal Application, TCA or other regulatory approvals issued by the Board, from time to time.
(iii) In urgent or exceptional circumstances, temporary or immediate additional conditions may be imposed
to mitigate risks or address unforeseen regulatory concerns, subject to subsequent ratification.
9.8 Mortgage of Permission
(a) The Permission Holder shall obtain the prior written approval of the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of GMB for mortgaging the Permission solely for the purpose of securing loans from banks or
financial institutions.462-16 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EX., 01-09-2026 [ PART IV-C
(b) Any direct or indirect attempt to mortgage the Plot itself, in contravention of sub-clause (a) above, shall
result in termination in accordance with Clause 2.7 of these Regulations.
9.9 Welfare Fund: In case of personal injury resulting in death of any worker engaged in Ship Recycling activities,
INR 2,00,000/- (Indian Rupees Two Lakhs Only) per person to the Board shall be deposited in the Workers
Welfare Fund maintained by the Board.
CHAPTER 10 – APPELLATE AUTHORITY
10.1 Constitution of Appellate Authority: The Appellate Authority, at any given time, shall comprise:
(a) Chairman of the Board.
(b) Secretary, Ports and Transport Department, Government of Gujarat
(c) Secretary (Expenditure), Finance Department, Government of Gujarat
10.2 Right to Appeal:
(a) A Person aggrieved by an order of the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer may appeal to the
Appellate Authority within 30 days from issuance of such order.
(b) An appeal filed with the Appellate Authority beyond 30 days from the issuance of the order under sub-clause
(a) above, shall be dismissed unless sufficient cause is demonstrated through a written application by the
aggrieved Person for condoning the delay, in which case an extension of up to 60 days may be granted.
10.3 Appellate Fees:
(a) Each appeal made under this Chapter by any aggrieved Person shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee
of INR 25,000/- (Indian Rupees Twenty-Five Thousand Only), which shall be payable in the manner
specified by the Board, either through electronic transfer, demand draft, or any other payment mode as
notified from time to time.
(b) The aggrieved Person filing an appeal shall submit documentary proof of payment of the requisite fee along
with the appeal. Failure to furnish proof of payment along with the appeal will render the appeal liable for
rejection before considerationPART IV-C ] GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EX., 01-09-2026 462-17
SCHEDULE-I
Application to renew permission to utilize plots for ship recycling under the Gujarat Maritime Board Ship
Recycling Regulations 2026
To
Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Gujarat Maritime Board
Opp. Air Force Station, Sector 10-A,
Gandhinagar – 382 010
Sub: Request for renewal of permission to utilize a plot
Dear Sir,
I/We here by apply for renewal of the permission to utilize Plot No. ______ for ship breaking. I/We furnish required
details as under:
Sr.
Component Details
No.
1 Name & address of the applicant
2 Name & designation of the
Authorized Signatory
3 Telephone No/ Mobile No. (O): (R):
4 Fax:
5 e-mail:
6 Status of the Firm:
(a) Proprietor:
(b) Partnership:
(c) Limited Liability Partnership
(d) One Person Company
(e) Private Limited:
(f) Public Limited:
7 Details of Proprietor /Partners/Directors&
Shareholders:
Name Designation Profit Sharing / Share
Holding
i
ii
iii
iv
8 Details of other plot(s) with which Proprietor /
Partner / Director/ Shareholder of the applicant is
associated462-18 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EX., 01-09-2026 [ PART IV-C
Name of Person Plot No. Associated as
i
ii
iii
iv
v
vi
vii
9 Block wise LDT recycled by permission holders LDT (MT)
during the previous permission period i.e. 19/1/2016
to 18/01/2026
10 Details of litigation by or against the applicant in
which Gujarat Maritime Board is a
party, if any:
Case No. Court Issue Involved
i
ii
iii
iv
11 No due certificate issued by Gujarat Maritime Board
Declaration
The above information is true and correct. I accept to bear any consequences including cancellation of Permission, if
on later date any of the above details is proved to be false or misleading. I shall abide by all the terms and conditions
imposed by the Gujarat Maritime Board and these Regulations 2026.
Signature
(Name of the signatory)
On behalf of M/s
Place:
Dated:
Note:
Do not leave any point/column of the application form blank. Please mention [– NIL–], in case of no details to
mention and [–Not Applicable–], if any detail is not related to the applicant.PART IV-C ] GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EX., 01-09-2026 462-19
SCHEDULE – II
ANNUAL FIXED CHARGES
Sr. Rate
Component Unit Payable/Remarks
No. (INR)
1 Plot Utilisation Charge 492 Per square meter of Plot Annually before commencement
area per year of the Financial Year
2 Water Charges 100 Per Kilo Litre On actual consumption on
quarterly basis
3 Recycling Charge 145 Per unit of LDT Before grant of Beaching
permission.
4 Housing Cess 100 Per square meter of Plot Annually before commencement
area per year of the Financial Year; The
allotment of housing, operation
and maintenance shall be
undertaken by SRIA.
ANNUAL FIXED CHARGES (SACHANA)
Sr. Rate
Component Unit Payable/Remarks
No. (INR)
1 Plot Utilisation Charge 107 Per square meter per year Annually before
commencement of the Financial
Year
2 Recycling Charge 145 Per unit of LDT Before grant of Beaching
permission.462-20 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EX., 01-09-2026 [ PART IV-C
SCHEDULE III
MINIMUM LDT
Sr. Plot Width
Minimum LDT for First Block
No. In meters
1 Up to 30 meters 6250 in the first Block of five years
2 More than 30 meters and up to 60 meters 8750 in the first block of five years
3 More than 60 meters and up to 120 11250 in the first block of five years
meters
4 More than 120 meters up to 215 Meters 12500 in the first block of five years
5 More than 215 meters 15000 in the first block of five years
On Behalf of Gujarat Maritime Board,
Dr. AJAY KUMAR, IAS
Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
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Government Central Press, Gandhinagar.