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Marine Aids to Navigation Bill 2021
August 1 , 2021
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- The Parliament passed the landmark ‘Marine Aids to Navigation Bill 2021’.
- This bill will repeal and replace the Lighthouse Act 1927.
- The Bill seeks to provide a framework for the development, maintenance, and management of aids to navigation in India.
- As per the bill, the central government will appoint Director General, Deputy Director Generals or Directors for districts.
- The Director General can advise the central government on matters related to aids to navigation, among others.
- The provisions of the bill will apply to the entire country including various maritime zones including territorial waters, continental shelf and exclusive economic zone
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