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Dated: 15.O8.2023
File No.2O- 12 / 1 / 2O2O-TRG-DGS
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circumstances and facilitatio, of ..1'.f , the number of batches approved for the
pu.pose Rails Corrse in the approral ordet istued to o" Inttitt'tion-tte'
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1. whereas, sri Nandhanarn college of Engineering and Technology (MTI No'414046)
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jM uda gd era ms e a ng t a Oin rds et rD dire ;;c Jto r na .t 0e 6 G .2e 0n 2e 3ra il n W.p. No'"iSSZS of 2023 directed to the respondent at
Para 6 as below;
,,6.lnviewoftheafttresaidsubmission,thiscourt,withoutgoingintothemeritsofthe
case,directstherespondenttoconsiderthepetitionerTrust'srepresentationdated
08.06.2023 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law' within
aperiodoftwo(2)weel<sfromthedatetlfreceiptofacopyofthisorder',.
Whereas, the ResPondent i'e' the Directorate General of Shipping' Mumbai has
3 l*. u,n,... ,il'r';J."tation made by petitioner dated 08.06 .2023 under the tight of the order
of Hon,ble High court of N4adras in w.P. No. 1 8575 of 2023 dated 23 '06 '2023 '
ffi;:;r;'-;;i in their represenration dated 08.06.2023 interalia requesred as
4.
below;
4.1. ,owe hereby seek your intervention towards facilitation of relief from the above
atrocities by correcting the error in number of batches approved in General Purpose Rating
Course for our institution inro the minimum livel of two batches per year in accordance with
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as per our submitted hardcopy opproval applicotion which had been pr7cessed to its gradual
conclusion".
5.
Whereas, DGS issued approval letter vide F. No. 3-TR(2y2006-Gp-ll
dated
0l .01 .201 8 to NCET for Training for General Purpose Ratings (GP Rating), 40 candidates in a
batch with I (one) batch in a year. The approval was given with a condition that the Gp Rating
batch will be valid till 30.06.2018; further approval will be considered only after the institute
constructs the swimming pool and seeks approval for the five STCW basic modular courses
from the approved campus. The NCET vide letter dated 04.04.2018 requested for extension of
the approval of GP rating course. The DGS issued a letter vide F. No. 3-TR(2)/ZOO6-G1-LI
dated l6'05.2018 that the request for extension of GP approval can only be entertained after
compliance of condition mentioned on approval letter dated 01.01.2019.
6.
Whereas, the online application of NCET was rejected by the DGS. However, later the
NCET requested to reconsider the application for approval and submitted the undertaking letter
that they will be constructing swimming pool as per DGS Guidelines as soon as permitted by
State Govt. The DGS issued conditional approval letter to MTI on 26.03.2020.
7.
Whereas, while giving the conditional approval, Shri Amitabh Kumar, Ex-Director
General of Shipping has mentioned that;
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is very clear that before 2018, the view of the Directorate wos to allow institutes to
hove swimmingfacility based on suitable tie-ups. Since 2018, we have been insisting on
swimming pools within the campus to ensure proper monitoring of the courses.
It is also understood that the existing institutes cqn't construct their pool overnight, as
several approvals etc. are required from State Government authorities. The case of
Tamil Nadu is more problematic, because the state government its own regulation has
banned swimming pool as per our specificotion given in TC 07 of 201B. On the request
of the institutes, we have been granting them extension, if some intent of construction of
swimming pool is shown. Therefore, with existing institutes we have been consistently
followed the policy of 'nudge'
I
have seen no reason in this case also, as to why we should simply shut down the
institute or its courses just because oJ" the non-availability of swimming pool, when
continuously the institute has been informing about their intention to construct [ln
audacious behaviour of the owner not withstandingJ.
I, therefore, own inclined to give some more time to the institute for construction
of the swimming pool, bothfor its existing coursed andfor the new courses opptied. Till
then, the existing tie-upfacility-for swimming can continue.
Based on the extension of relaxation, the new courses applied by the institute is
approved for a period of one year, During the period of one year, MMD, Chennai will
inspect this institute on 2 occasions, I't in 6 months and 2'd in I t months from the date
session starts, MTI will invite the MMD Surveyor for inspection on its own. If on
completion of I year, the institute is not.fully compliant with DGS Training Circular 07
of 2018, the approval gronted should be withdrawn.
As regards, the unfair and malicious letter written by the institute/whatsapp
message etc, afoir warning should be issued asking the MTI to remain within the strict
discipline expected from a maritime trainer. If the institute or his owner is seen
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Vrd*^engaging in spreading malicious rumors about the ffice of Director General or any of
its fficers, then strict disciplinary action will be token against the institute or its
owners"
8'
whereas, shri PMN Mohan Krishnaa, chairman, NCET was issued a warning letter
on l4'05'2020 for sending/posting malicious email and whatsapp messages dated 15.04.2020
against the officers of the Directorate.
9'
whereas, a consolidated Approval No.: TFVAl0g/2020 vide F. No. 3-TR(2)12006-GP-
II dated 18'05'2020 was issued to the NCET covering the 7 pre-Sea courses including.,pre-
sea Training- G'P' Rating course" for a batch of +0 students per year. Special instructions were
g 9iv 'e 1n ' in the consolidated Approval letter to NCET mentioning as below;
The approval is validfor I yearfrom
9'2' the date ofissuance ofapproval order.
The MMD Chennai will inspect MTI on two occasionsfirst inspection in 6 month and
9the ' 3se ' cond will be in r r monthfrom the start date of the session.
on completion of one year, rf the institute does notfully comply with DGS Training
circular 07 of 20r8, the approvar grantedwourd be withdrawn.
9'4'
l0' It will be responsibility of the MTI to inform MMD, chennaifor the inspection.
Whereas' considering the covid-19 pandemic the request of NCET for extension of
validity of his approval for a period of one year with the same special conditions was granted
again vide lerter F. No. 20-12II/2020-TRG-DGS g.05.202r.
dated l
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I I whereas' the NCET was sending continuous emails to the concerned officers of the
DGS with a request for conversion of conditional approval to permanent approval. The NCET
stated that they were complying swimming pool norrns as per DGS Training cir. 07 of 20lg
and MMD Inspection cannot be the upprouul condition as the approval itself has been issued
after three physical inspection for pre-sea courses. Further, NCET stated ,,shipping companies
are also hesitant to tie-up as MTI is having temporary approval,,. The DGS has vide even
number letter dated 28'07.2021rejected
the request of tt e NCET and asked to comply with the
conditions stipulated in the conditionar Approval letter.
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whereas, in response to the correspondence of NCET vide email dated23.0g.202l
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frequency of 24 batches/year shall mean that the MTI may conduct 24 batches in that calendar
year' However' if a MTI acquires approval on 0l/0712018 in a particular calendar year, it shall
be eligible to conduct only l2 number of batches (Pro-rata basis) within that calendar year,,. As
per the issued Guidelines' MTI is not allowed to take admission for the second batch of Gp
Rating course in a single calendar year. Hence, the request to upload batch details for the second
oba f t tc hh e o Gf PG P R aR tia nt gin g co w ura ss e d ie nn tie hd e a sn ad m eth ce a N leC ndE aT r w yea as r .n Tot h eap Npr Co Eve Td wa an sd ft uo r tc ho en rd u ac dt v is se ec do n tod ab pa ptc lyh
online as per issued guidelines if interested for approval of additional batch of General purpose
Rating Course.
l3'
whereas, the DGS vide letter even number file dated 3o.o3.2022informed
the NCET
that orders of Hon'ble High court of Madras dated 07.03 .zl2zwith respect to w.p. Nos. 23717
$1oPage3orroand 23712 of 2021 and W.M.P. Nos. 24964 and 24957 of 2021 mentioned the Para 2 & 3 of
said judgement as below.
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Pata 2 "The petitioner is hence permitted to seek ratification by way of online
application by paying the requisite processing fee and producing required documents. Let this
exercise be completed prior to the next date of hearing,,.
l3'2'
Para 3 "lf the application as aforesaid, is submitted within one week from today, the
same will be considered and orders passed thereon, prior to the next date of hearing,,
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As per direction of Hon'ble High Court the petitioner MTI (Sri Nandhanam College of
Engineering and rechnology) has to apply online for approval of training in General purpose
Rating course within one week from the date of issue of the said order. The Directorate has not
received any online application along with requisite processing fee for the said course in
compliance to Hon'ble High Court order.
l5'
Hence, it was construed that petitioner (Sri Nandhanam College of Engineering and
Technology) is no more interested in approval of the said course. In case whenever MTI will
apply online for approval of the said course along with processing fee the Directorate will
consider the case as per the issued Guidelines.
l6'
Whereas, DGS vide even number letter dated 01.06.2022 again issued Consolidated
Approval No: TR/A/0212022 mentioning the special instruction as below;
l6' l ' The validity of approval shall be subiect to construction of Swimming pool within the
approved premises of the MTI latest by 31.05.2025 as per undertaking dated 12.05.2022
submitted by MTI.
17'
Whereas, the Hon'ble High Court of Judicature of Madras passed an Order dated
07 '07 '2022 in W.P. No. 16936 of 2022 and WMP 16218 of 2022and inter alia mentioned
"6' After recording the rival submissions, this Court directs the petitioner to submit a
fresh on-line application within a period of one weekfrom the date of receipt of a copy
of this order to the respondents requesting for grant of approval for admitting the
students for General Purpose Rating Course in 4 (Four) batches per year instead of
existing one batch per year and on receipt of such on-line application, the respondents
shall pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law after duly inspecting the
petitioner Institution within a period of one month thereafter.',
18'
whereas, it was found that till 03.11.2022, the NCET did not file the on-line application
as ordered by the Hon'ble High Court in the W.P. No. 16936 of 2022 and W.M.p. l62lg of
2022 dated 07.07.2022.
I9'
whereas, while scrutinizing the batch details submitted by various MTIs on the DGS
E-Governance Portal, it was observed that, the NCET had submitted batch details for General
Purpose Rating course more than that of the approved intake capacity. Also, it was observed
that there was no Quality Control implementation in place w.r.t. Batch upload etc. Hence, a
Show Cause Notice was issued to the NCET even number file dated 14.10.2022for the major
non-conformity of uploading batch details of 5l candidates for two batches although NCET
2wa 0s 'a pproved only to conduct course for 40 candidates in a year.
whereas, the NCET while replying to the above Show Cause Notice mentioned for
withdrawal for the current Show Cause Notice as the same remains sub-judice at that time.
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2l Whereas, a letter written by Sri G Sankaran, Advocate from Chennai to the Chairman
of NCET mentioned that the Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner college to rectify the
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V.*number of batches for GP Rating Course approved in the Permanent Order issued by the First
Respondent dated 01.06.2022, presently the above Writ Miscellaneous Petition in WMp No.
27455 of 2022 has been filed to modify the order passed in the Writ Petition for rectification of
number of batches in the approved list dated 01.06,2022. It was also mentioned that since the
number of batches for GP rating course is the subject matter of Writ Petition which is sub-
judice, appropriate representation may be submitted to the Show Cause Notice in the reference
cited to the respondents to defer further action, awaiting orders in the W.M.p., above stated.
22.
Whereas, various emails have been received from students completed Gp Rating course
from NCET in June 2021, stating that the NCET was not issuing the GP Rating certificates to
them even when they have passed BES Exit Exam. The DGS also received serious complaints
against NCET for denial of admission and non-returning of course fee and threatening the
candidates. The candidates also alleged that NCET is not having faculty, no books provided
etc. One faculty informed the DGS that he wants to join RL Institute Madurai but the e-Gov.
system is not allowing him to join in the faculty list as later it was found from the e-Gov. system
that Nandhanam College is using his faculty details. He fuither informed that Nandhanam
College is using his FIN without his consent. Considering the above mentioned serious issues,
the DGS issued a letter dated 22.02.2023 to Mercantile Marine Department (MMD), Chennai
to investigate the matter and submit the report. Accordingly, the MMD, Chennai carried out a
surprise inspection of Sri Nandhanam College of Engineering and Technology (MTI No.
414046) on 15.03.2023.The inspecting team of surveyors found major deficiencies which are
as follows;
22.1.
The inspection team contacted the MTI Principal, Shri Pradeep Kumar Mondal l:00
@l
hrs, 15.03.2023 to inform arrival of surprise inspection of MMD, Chennai for a smooth entry
procedures at the campus gate and good coordination. During this conversation it was informed
that he is a signatory Principal and never visited the MTI and taking online classes. However,
w.e.f. April, 2022, DGS has discontinued the online classes and revert back to physical classes.
He also advised the inspection team that he will notify the management regarding the surprise
inspection.
22.2.
Presently MTI conducting Pre Sea courses for GPR, CCMC and BST without course
In-charge.
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MTI Chairman informed the course In-charge for these courses who is also principal/
Director gave resignation on 28.02.2023. One email in this regard dated 15.03 .2023 is
submitted.
22.4. As per DGS Training Manual 3.2.8 qualification for GPR Faculty members not
complied with.
22.5.
Few Faculties/lnstructors to undergone VICT course as per Training Manual para3.2.4
and 3.2.5.
22.6.
During this inspection of MTI, the instructors present, are Mr Natarajan( 2ndMate) Mr
Viplav Raj (Joined today 2nd Mate) Mr R C Singh (Ex Navy) Mr Ajith Kumar K (MEO class
IV) Mr Vasudevan T J (Ex Navy) Mr Madan D(Join in Jan 2023 B Tech Marine Eng) in the
campus.
22.7. MTI not able to show CCTV footage of FPFF and PST as per DGS guideline and there
is no evidence of fixed camera at fire mock-up.
22.8.
Centralized Attendance System not installed.
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Biometric attendance data is not able to show for verification.
22'10' As per Training Manual para 3.1 .8 50% classes to be taken by permanent Faculties,
2wh 2e 'r le l ' as no permanent Farculty available during the inspection except 3 permanent instructors.
MTI unable to show/provide copieri; of a) Print out of Biometric attendance b)
Attendance register of Faculties and Instructors c) Evidences of collecting fees from admitted
candidates for present bertches d) Appointmr:nt letters for the Faculties and Instructors e)
Evidences of payment made to Faculties etc f) rlspl.s of COC, COp, CDC, Service Certificates
as applicable g) Detairs of'court cases if any groing against DGS or MMD.
22'12' There is anomaly in the Faculties provided uy vrrr with online DGS portal. Example
Capt.SamayKumarMaster,SudeepNag2Mr:rotbeingseenonline
22'13' Last clP carried out on 31.01.2018 b1r RINA class with A2 grade,its overdue by 4
years now.
22'14. Placement details of MTI found very prlor in last three years.
22.15. Original Land and Trust Deed not seen.
22.16. Recommendation fiom Inspection Tearn and po MMD chennai:
22'16'l ' Taking cognizance of the above mentioned points, now the inspection team
recommends for immediate and stern action against the MTI with respect to the non-compliance
of DGS norms and insecur:ity inside the campu:;.
22'16'2'
Taking the various irrelevanl court cases from the MTI in chennai, we
recommend a caveat in Madras High court to jLnform the department regarding any case filed
by MTI prior admittance and it is to be renewe<i every 6 months.
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whereas, as per para 5.3 of Part v of the DGS order 7 of 2016 the major deficiencies
are as below;
5.3.1 Major deficiencies:
Major deficiency shall comprise of any jitem such as:
5.3. I . I enrollment of the number of studrents in excess of
approval,
5.3.1.2 admission to ineligible candidates,
5.3.1.3 inadequacy of the faculty to impzirt training,
5.3.1 .4 irregularities in fees,
5.3.1.5 irregularities in teaching hours and
5.3.1.6 break-down of general discipline
5.3.1.7 any other significant lapse from the guidelines.
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whereas' in the event of such deficienci,:s being noted during inspection, they should
be reporred to the DGS immediately.
as per Para 5.4 of DGS order 7 of 20r6--Rectification of deficiencies,
In the event of ineligible admissions, subsiequent batch of the course concerned or more
batches will be suspe;nded without any Sh,rw cause Notice or intake of the institute may
be reduced to the extent of double the nurmber of ineligible candidates admitted in the
previous batch' exten'c to suspension of aprprovals for intake of new batches in repetition
in same or other courses by the Institute.
As per 5.5.r of DGS rcrder 7 of 2016 -- categories of withdrawar:
\u\*Page6orroDetection of any major deficiencies may lead to imposition of penalty of withdrawal of
approval of the course' Withdrawal cern be either temporary or permanent. permanent
withdrawal can be for the course, or for the Institute. Permanent withdrawal for the
Institute can be ordinary, or immediate,.
25'
Whereas, Sri Nandhanam Educational and Social Welfare Trust, represented by its
Chairman PMN. Mohan Krishnaa again filed the W.P. No. 8774 of 2023 beiore the Hon,ble
High Court of Judicature at Madras against thr;: Principal Officer, MMD Chennai with a prayer
to issue a Writ of Mandarnus directing the reriipondent not to proceed with the predetermined
inspection done on 15.03.2023 and conduct a fresh inspectionunder the supervision a natural
person appointed by this FIon'ble Court. The F:[on'ble High Court while pusing the order inter
alia ordered that
"5. Since the respondent is vested wit,t!t the power to conduct surpri.se inspection, the
relief sought for in this lilrit Petition connot be granterl. Liberty is grantetl ro the
respondent to proceed with the inspection in accordance with Law.',
26.
Whereas, on the basis of the surprisr: inspection dated 15/0312023 and the report
received from MD ChennaLi, the DGS has issue:d thoshow Cause Notice to NCET on even No.
file dated 05.06.2023 citing the deficiencies noticed during the surprise inspection and the
further proceedings in this regard is under process.
27.
Whereas, Hon'ble llligh Court of Madras Order in W.P. Nos. 40370 of 2016 etc., batch
dated 09.09.2019: the conr:luding para 92 of the judgement is reproduced below;
92. To sum up tht: vtrit pelitions are disposed of with the .following .findings and
directions:-
(i)The Director General of Shipping i:s the authority vested with absolute power to
regulate all traininll programmes leading to examinationsfor grant of cerrificates;
(ii)As far as Diplomas, Degrees and Pctst Graduate Diplomas offerecl by the lnstitutes
a.ffiliated to (Jniver,sities, the policy of ,the Central Government bind.c the Universities
and the Institutes rffiliated to the Universitie,s. DGS power to prescribe minimum
eligibility marks.for admission in Diploma and degree courses flows from Entry 25 in
List I of Schedule VII of the Constitution of India.
(iii)Any order or regulation issued by DGS shall be with the object to enhance the
quality of training a'nd standard of educ,crtion ancl not detrimental to the obiect;
(iv)MoU with Shi?tping company .for onboard training .for specdied number o/
candidates and rest,'icting the admission to that specified number alone is an onerous
condition:
(v).
(vi)
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The Director General of Shipping has the responsibility and authority to ensure
that training, examination, assessment and certificaiion of seafarers are conducted in
accordance with the srcw conventir:ln and the M.s. (srcw) Rures, 2or4.The DGS
in order to ensure that all training and assessment of seafarers for certification is
administered, supervised and monitorerd in accordance with the STCW convention and
its code, and STCW rules framed unrJer Merchant Shipping Act, l lss, affroves the
Maritime Training; Institutes, training programmes & issues various guidelines, training
circulars, orders, .Merchant Shipping Notices from time to time, so as to monitor &
regulate such Institute as per the above legislations. The relevant provisions of the
STCW rules are given hereunder;
The Rule 4 of the srcw Rules, 2014 p,rovides definitions asfollows;
'Quote' Rule 1; De.finitions
Sub-para (1) - "A,oproved" meqns apltroved by the Director General of shipping
or the Chief Examiiner concerned cts the case may be,.
Sub-para (6) - "A,oproved training coi!ffse" means a course approved by the Director
General of Shippirtg conducted in a tt"aining institute for the purpose of issuance oJ
certificale of competency, certificate of proficiency, endorsement, upgradation and
revalidation;
sub-paro (7) - "Aloproved training, ex'amination and assessment progromme,, meons
the programme of training and oss€sst?t€nt of seafarers as approved by the Director
General of Shipping specifying the comltlete scheme of training and.stanclarcls including
examination and assessmentsfor the put"pose of issuance of certificates or endorsement.s
under these rules,.
Sub-para (B) - "Ap?troved training insti,tute" means a training institute approved by rhe
Direc t or General o,{ Shipping,
Sub-para (9) - "Ass'essment centre" meams a centre designated by the Director General
of Shipping responsible for assessmenr of candidates ond maintaining records Jbr the
purpose of assessment
"Training and as s e slyg-Ul:
Rule 9'1" - The Direrctor General of shi\tping shall designate assessment centres which
shall, -
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a, o.f candidates ytith regard to their sear_-6gwo,irnt6g
y an} d, i ci e; r? tif : ic! ar t: e : s " 1 he:l ld : b:- y t! h: e : : s! e, a: fr a, r er ri s n ; g, c our s e s at t e nde d, e xa m i nat i o ns a nd c o mp t e r e d
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c. AAssssii.sgtt tlhhee CChhiiepff EFxyanmmiin-oe,r onrv EDxua.nm-niiner concerned, is the case may be, in the
conduct of online, written, oral and practical examinations and completion of the
training and ossessnxent progromme for each function.
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%-Rule 9.2. - The chief Examiner c,ncerned shall ensure the-
(a) The training and assessment o/,' seafarers, including e-learning and distance
learning, as required under the srClv Convention and these rules ure administered,
supervised and monitored in accordonce with the provisions of section A-l/6 oJ the
STC:W Code; and
(b) Persons responsible for imparting training and assessment of competence o.f
seafarers, as required under the STChr Convention and these rules, are appropriately
qualified in accortlance with the provi,sions of section A-l/6 of the STCW Cocle /or the
type and level of training or assessmer,t involved.
Rule 75 of the STC'Vtr rules states as under;
Director General of Shipping shall ,supervise that all training and assessment of
seafarersfor certiJication is _
l ' Structured in accordance with written programmes including such methods and
media of delivery, procedure and course material as are nrurrory to active the
standard of competence as specified in Chapters ll to wll of the STCW code;
2' Conducted, monitored, evaluated and supported by persons qualified in accordance
with paragraphs 4 to 6 of the section A-l/6 of the srcw code.
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It is to be noted that the Central Government and the DGS has formulated the standards
of training programme for seafarers entering into maritime profession under the provisions of
section 78 & 87 of.Merchant Shipping Aci, 1958 and the Merchant Shipping (standards of
Training, certification and- watch-keeping for Seafarers) Rules, 2014. rir. -rrag".ent dated
09'09'2019 of the Honourable High Courtln batch of writ Petitions filed by ttre petitioner has
o 3n 0ce ' again re-iterated the powers of the DGS in allmatters of Maritim. iruiring und Education.
Also, it is stated that the Petitioner has obtained the approval for conducting maritime
courses from the Director General of Shipping based on un und..taking that all ihe requirements
slipulated by the DG-S will be complieA witn for conducting these courses and submitted batch
details for General PyrPose Rating Course more than the approved intake capacity and not
c 3o l m ' plie Td h ew i Nth C t Eh Te a hp ap s li fc il, eab dl e a a wn .d P g ' o Nv oe 'm 1i 8n 5g 7 5la ow fs 2a 0n 2d 3 D inG tS h eg -u Hi od ne 'l bin lee ., H o igr hd e crs o ua rn td o c f ir Jc uu dla icr as t. ure
at Madras against Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai wherein th! Hon'ble High Court
in its judgement order dated 23.06.2023^ora.rri-the resfondent to consider the petitioner
Trust's representation daled 08.06.2023 and pass oppiopriate orders on merits and in
accordance with law, within a period of two (2) weel<s fri* ilrc date of receipt oJ'a copy of rhis
order.
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In view of the facts and circumstances explained hereinabove, the Directorate General
of Shipping taking cognizance of the fact that Sri Nandhanam college of Engineering and
Technology, Tirupattur has been approved to conduct the DGS upprou.i Maritime courses as
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To, Director General of Shipping
Shri PMN Mohan Krishnaa, Chairman,
Sri Nandhanam College of Engineering and Tec:hnology,
Sri Nandhanam Maritime Academy,
Nandhanam Nagar, Molagarampatti,
Tirupattur Taluk, Tirupattur,
Tamil Nadu - 635 602.
Copy to: PO MMD, Chennai
DDG. E-Governance to display on DGS website"
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