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Date: 2015-05-26 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

The Central Govt. hereby make the following Addendum to amend the Lighthouse Accounting and Financial Power Rules, 1993-At the end of existing Rule 8.1 the following shall be added.

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**Executive Summary:** This notification amends the Lighthouse Accounting and Financial Power Rules, 1993, to include online payment options for lightdues via the DGLL and Syndicate Bank websites. It outlines the standard operating procedures (SOP) for online payments, clarifies the roles of various stakeholders, and ensures transaction reconciliation. The amendment is effective from May 26, 2015. **Key Points / Main Content:** * **Online Payment of Lightdues:** * Lightdues can be paid online through the DGLL website ([www.dgll.nic.in](http://www.dgll.nic.in)) and Syndicate Bank website ([www.syndicatebank.in](http://www.syndicatebank.in)). * Online payments must follow the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) outlined in Annex 1. * **Standard Operating Procedure (SOP):** * Customers are directed to an electronic gateway for payment. * For container vessels, TEU (Twenty-foot equivalent Unit) value may be entered manually if it doesn't appear automatically. * Successful payments generate an electronic receipt with a unique Form No. * A printout of the electronic receipt must be presented to the proper officer for clearance. * If a payment fails, Syndicate Bank must ensure remittance to the originating account. * **Responsibilities of Syndicate Bank:** * Resolve customer queries via email. * Forward payment details via email to Customs, PCCA, PAO (LHLS), and DGLL, ensuring Customs details are sent via the ICEGATE domain. * The Focal Point Branch will scroll the receipts and shall directly remit the collected funds to RBI. * **Role of the Proper Officer:** * Verify payment receipts using DGLL-provided login credentials on the Syndicate Bank website. * Correlate customer-produced receipts with online records and grant permission on authentic receipts. * Sign and stamp the receipt in the designated area. * Compile monthly data on permissions issued and send it to DGLL Noida with received challans. * Submit duly certified ILH10 forms for lightdues repayment to DGLL Noida. * **Accounting and Reconciliation:** * The Focal Point Branch will maintain receipt records and remit collected funds to the RBI, following RBI guidelines. * Syndicate Bank's Focal Point Branch will provide transaction details (ship owner, address, registration number, etc.) to PAO LHLS, Ministry of Shipping. * PAO LHLS will forward scroll information to DGLL and PCCA daily. * PAO LHLS Noida will reconcile daily scroll information with RBI remittances and confirm to DGLL and PCCA. * Discrepancies must be reported to the bank within 24 hours and monitored by DGLL until resolved. * **Record Keeping:** * DGLL will maintain port-wise records of lightdues collected by the Customs Department for containers and other vessels. **Impact Analysis:** **Stakeholder:** *Customers (Ship Owners/Operators)* * **Impact:** Can now pay lightdues online, simplifying the payment process. * **Action Required:** Utilize the DGLL or Syndicate Bank website for online payments and retain the electronic receipt for clearance. **Stakeholder:** *Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL)* * **Impact:** Receives lightdues payments through online channels and is responsible for monitoring transaction reconciliations and resolving discrepancies. * **Action Required:** Ensure proper officers have the necessary access and training to verify online payments and maintain accurate records. **Stakeholder:** *Syndicate Bank* * **Impact:** Facilitates online lightdues payments, manages transactions, and ensures reconciliation with DGLL and RBI. * **Action Required:** Implement the SOP for online payments, resolve customer queries, and provide accurate transaction details to relevant parties. **Stakeholder:** *Customs Department* * **Impact:** Involved in verifying payment receipts and granting clearance for vessels. * **Action Required:** Verify payment receipts presented by customers against online records and stamp/sign the receipts accordingly. **Stakeholder:** *Pay and Accounts Office (PAO) LHLS* * **Impact:** Responsible for verifying and reconciling the daily scroll information with reference to the remittances reported by RBI and confirm same to DGLL and PCCA. * **Action Required:** Reconcile daily scroll information with RBI remittances and confirm same to DGLL and PCCA.

Key Entities Referenced

Lighthouse Act, 1927: A legal act that provides the framework for the collection of light dues and the operation of lighthouses. Lighthouse Accounting and Financial Power Rules, 1993: A set of rules governing the accounting and financial powers related to lighthouses. Central Advisory Committee: A committee that provides consultation to the Central Government regarding lighthouse matters. Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships (DGLL): The organization responsible for the operation and maintenance of lighthouses and lightships, as well as the collection of light dues. Website: www.dgll.nic.in Syndicate Bank: The bank involved in processing online payments of light dues. Website: www.syndicatebank.in ICEGATE: The Indian Customs Electronic Commerce/Electronic Data Interchange (EC/EDI) Gateway, used for communication of payment details to the Customs department. Ministry of Shipping: The governmental ministry responsible for maritime affairs, including lighthouses and lightships. Noida, Uttar Pradesh: Location where the Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships is located.
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fjtoZ cdSa d s i’zsk.k fjikVs Z dh tkudkjh d s lna HkZ e sa osru vkSj y[s kk vf/kdkjh ¼nhiLrHa k vkSj nhiiksr½ tkpa dj feyku djxs k vkSj nhiLrHa k vkSj nhiiksr egkfun”s kky; vkSj ih lh lh , dk s bldh iqf’V djxs kA fdlh idz kj dh folxa fr dh fLFkfr e sa cdSa dk s 24 ?kVa k sa d s vna j fjikVs Z dh tk, vkSj i.w kZr% fuiVkjk gkus s rd ekey s dk nhiLrHa k vkSj nhiiksr egkfun”s kky; }kjk lKa ku fy;k tk,A ¼13½ lhek “kqYd foHkkx }kjk dVa us jk sa vkSj vU; idz kj d s iksrk sa l s lxa zghr dh tku s oky s idz k”k “kqYd dh tkudkjh dk fooj.k nhiLrHa k vkSj nhiiksr egkfun”s kky; d s dk;kZy; }kjk iRruokj y[s kk tk[s kk dk fjdkMZ dk j[k j[kko fd;k tk,A MINISTRY OF SHIPPING NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 26th May, 2015 G.S.R. 424(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred of sub-section (1) of Section 21 read with clause (e) of sub-section (I) of Section 4 of the Lighthouse Act, 1927 (17 of 1927), and after consultation with the Central Advisory Committee, the Central Government hereby make the following Addendum to amend the Lighthouse Accounting and Financial Power Rules, 1993 – At the end of existing Rule 8.1 the following shall be added: 8.1 (i), “Light-dues can be paid online also through DGLL website www.dgll.nic.in and Syndicate Bank website www.syndicatebank.in. The Online payment shall be as per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of online payment of Light-dues” as at Annex-1 of Lighthouse Accounting and Financial Power Rules, 1993. [F. No. LH-11020/17/2014-SL] BARUN MITRA, Jt. Secy. ANNEX-1 Standard Operating Procedure for Online Payment of Lightdues (1) The option “DGLL Lightdues” on the Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships (DGLL) website “www.dgll.nic.in or on Syndicate Bank website “www.syndicatebank.in”, can be accessed for paying Online Lightdues. (2) The window opens sequentially till the customer is directed to electronic gateway for making payment. (2a) For container vessels registered TEU (Twenty-foot equivalent Unit) may be entered manually, in case TEU value does not appear after entering vessel details.¹Hkkx IIµ[k.M 3(i)º Hkkjr dk jkti=k % vlk/kj.k 3 (3) An Electronic receipt with Form No. ----- (randomly generated) will be generated after successful payment.The print out of the electronic receipt shall be produced to the “proper officer” for grant of clearance /permission of Lightdues. (4) In case, the payment fails, M/s Syndicate Bank shall ensure that the payment is remitted to the same accounts & bank from where payment is remitted. Any query from customer to be replied through email which need to be ensured by the bank. The Syndicate bank forwards the payment details through email to Custom, PCCA, PAO LHLS and DGLL. The payment details to the Customs should be forwarded on SMTP Mail list (ICEGATE domain) of the Customs. (5) The “Proper officer”shall verify the payment receipt produced by the customer by logging to Syndicate bank website through Login: User ID and password, provided to them by Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships. The proper officer shall correlate the receipt produced by the customer and grant permission on authentic receipt. The receipt is to be signed and stamped by the Customs at the space provided for the purpose. (6) The “Proper officer” shall compile the information relating to the number of permission issued on a monthly basis and send the same to the DGLL Noida along with challan received manually with a statement. (7) In case of re-payment of Lightdues based on the recommendation of “Proper Officer” form ILH-10 duly certified is to be submitted to Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships, Noida. (8) After the receipt of payment online, the Focal Point Branch will scroll the receipts and shall directly remit the collected funds to RBI after receipt of funds at branch (T) on T+1 basis including put through as prescribed in RBI Guidelines. (9) The Focal Point Branch (FPB) shall follow the normal procedure of reporting the government transactions as prescribed in the “Procedure for reporting and accounting of transactions of Departmentalized ministries” by RBI in consultation with CGA, as amended from time to time (as applicable to Syndicate Bank). (10) Focal point Branch of the Syndicate Bank will download from their system a copy of the Main scroll with collecting branch-wise details of transactions (indicating therein the details of the ship owner, address, Registration Number of ship etc.) and forward it to the PAO (LHLS) Ministry of Shipping after being duly signed by the Bank Authorities. (11) A copy of the scroll information furnished to the PAO by the FPB will also be forwarded to DGLL and PCCA on day to day basis (2000Hrs. is considered end of transaction for the day). (12) The PAO (LHLS) Noida shall also verify and reconcile the daily scroll information of the FPB with reference to the remittances reported by RBI and confirm same to DGLL and PCCA. In case of any discrepancies, same shall be reported to the bank within 24 hours and to be monitored by DGLL till issue is resolved completely. (13) DGLL office will maintain records to indicate receipts on account of collection of light-dues by Customs department port wise separately for containers & other type of vessels. Printed by the Manager, Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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