{"id":4637,"date":"2025-01-10T13:13:37","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T07:43:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianlawsociety.com\/?p=4637"},"modified":"2025-01-12T14:50:59","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T09:20:59","slug":"the-national-waterways-act-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karma.law\/insights\/law-library\/the-national-waterways-act-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"The National Waterways Act, 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The National Waterways Act, 2016, represents a significant step in the development of India’s inland waterways network. The Act builds upon the Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985, by declaring additional stretches of rivers and canals as National Waterways, bringing the total to 111. This expansion aims to enhance inland water transport infrastructure, improve connectivity, and boost trade and tourism. This Act falls under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.<\/span><\/p>\n

Enactment Date, Number of Chapters, Number of Sections:<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Act was enacted on March 25, 2016, and came into force on April 12, 2016. It consists of five sections and a schedule listing the designated National Waterways and their limits. The Act is not divided into chapters.<\/span><\/p>\n

Act Governed By:<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Act is implemented by the Central Government, working in conjunction with the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), the statutory body responsible for regulating and developing national waterways.<\/span><\/p>\n

On Whom It Is Applicable:<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Act’s provisions apply to all activities related to shipping and navigation on the designated National Waterways. This includes vessel operators, cargo owners, and individuals or entities involved in the development and maintenance of waterway infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\n

Penalties\/Punishments:<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Act itself does not specify penalties. However, it clarifies that the IWAI Act, 1985, governs the regulation and development of these waterways, and that Act does contain provisions for penalties for violations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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