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Policies Empowering Ease of Business

Gujarat has been pioneering the ease of doing business in India. Gujarat’s progressive and business-friendly policies are the strong and resilient backbone of the growth in the region and a key enabler for trade and investment.

The Government of Gujarat is working closely with the industry to create a maritime environment that boosts confidence in global maritime players, attracts investment, provides stability, and creates a world-class competitive maritime ecosystem. These policies are pivotal in narrowing the gap between vision and realisation.

Investor-friendly policies fuelling the ports / maritime sector development in Gujarat

Sr No. Policy Initiatives Implications for Stakeholders/Investors  
1 Port Policy, 1995 Opened up Public-Private Participation
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2 BOOT Policy, 1997 Provides operational flexibility with tariff freedom, low waterfront royalty
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3 Gujarat Infrastructure Development (GID) Act, 1999 Gives legal framework and roadmap for Public Private Partnership (PPP)
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4 Gujarat Infrastructure Development (Amendment) Act, 2006 -
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5 Shipbuilding Policy, 2010 Allows Private Companies to develop Shipbuilding Parks
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6 Ship Recycling Regulations, 2015 Revamping of charges payable, plot sizes and plot lease timelines
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Major Policies / Acts governing the Indian Port Sector

Sr No. Acts / Policies  
1 Coasting Vessels Act, 1838
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2 Indian Ports Act, 1908
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3 Indian Vessels Act, 1917
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4 Dock Workers (Regulation of Employment) Act, 1948
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5 Merchant Shipping Act, 1958
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6 Customs Act, 1962
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7 Major Ports Trust Act, 1963
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8 Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985
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9 Multimodal Transportation of Goods Act, 1993
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10 Land Policy for Major Ports, 2004
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Sr No. Acts / Policies  
11 Indian Maritime University Act, 2008
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12 Draft Shipping Trade Practices Act, 2008
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13 Draft Major Ports Regulatory Authority Bill, 2009
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14 Handling of Cargo in Customs Area Regulations, 2009
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15 Land Ports Authority of India Act, 2010
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16 Merchant Shipping Bill, 2016
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17 Guidelines on undertaking Dredging at Major Ports, 2016
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18 Indian Ports Bill, 2018
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19 Recycling of Ships Act, 2019
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