**Executive Summary**
The document is a corrigendum issued by the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, Thoothukudi, to the Scale of Rates (SOR) for the port. The original notification was published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on March 29, 2023 (Gazette No. 13). The effective date for changes related to annual indexation is May 1st of the relevant year.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **General Terms & Conditions (Corrections):**
* **Annual Indexation:** The SOR is subject to an automatic annual indexation, which is revised from "100% of the WPI" to "60% of the variation in the Whole Sale Price Index (WPI) as communicated by Indian Ports Association (IPA) or any other Competent Authority decided by the Government".
* VOCPA is entitled to 100% indexation of WPI on achieving of the performance standards notified along with the SOR which is effective from 01st May of the relevant year.
* **Performance Standards:** The Port is required to declare the Performance Standards achieved annually from January 1 to December 31.
* The Performance Standards must be declared within one month of the end of the calendar year.
* The Port should declare the Performance Standards to the concerned users.
* The indexed SOR is to be intimated by the port to the concerned users.
**Impact Analysis**
**V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority**
* **Impact:** The port must adjust its annual indexation calculation for the SOR and monitor performance against established standards to determine the applicable indexation rate.
* **Action Required:** Calculate annual indexation based on 60% of WPI and inform users by 1st May of the relevant year, depending on the performance standards achieved. Performance standards must be declared within one month of the end of the calendar year.
**Port Users**
* **Impact:** The revised indexation formula may affect the overall cost of services provided by the port.
* **Action Required:** Stay informed about the new indexation formula and its impact on rates, and be aware of the performance standards set by the port.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette of the Government of Tamil Nadu, containing statutory notifications and orders.
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, Thoothukudi: Port authority whose Scale of Rates (SOR) is being corrected.
Scale of Rates (SOR): The tariff of rates for services provided by the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, subject to automatic annual indexation.