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The National Waterways Act, 2016
Commercial Law Publishers
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About this book
The National Waterways Act, 2016 (Act 17 of 2016, dated 26-3-2016) in bare text, exactly as enacted and without commentary. It is the statute that declares 111 inland waterways as national waterways and consolidates the earlier waterway-specific Acts into one.
At a glance
| Act | Act 17 of 2016, dated 26-3-2016 |
| Format | Bare text, no commentary |
| Publisher | Commercial Law Publishers |
What's inside
- Declaration of 111 inland waterways across India as national waterways
- Regulation and development of those waterways for shipping and navigation
- Responsibilities of the Central Government in planning, development and maintenance, and coordination with State Governments
- Regulatory powers on environmental protection, safety standards and navigation aids
- Public-private partnership and funding mechanisms for projects
- Transitional provisions repealing and replacing the earlier waterway-specific Acts, with rule-making, enforcement and penalties
Who should buy this
- Policymakers, maritime authorities and transport planners
- Legal practitioners advising on inland water transport projects
- Students and researchers in transport and maritime law
Publisher's description
This edition of The National Waterways Act, 2016 (Act 17 of 2016, dated 26-3-2016) serves as an authoritative and updated legal reference for policymakers, maritime authorities, transport planners, legal practitioners, and researchers engaged in inland water transport and infrastructure development in India.
The book presents the bare text of the law—precisely as enacted—without commentary or interpretation, making it ideal for statutory referencing, academic use, and institutional compliance. It ensures readers have direct access to the provisions of the Act as they stand, facilitating accurate understanding and implementation.
The content spans the full scope of the Act, including:
• Declaration of 111 inland waterways across India as national waterways
• Provisions for the regulation and development of these waterways for shipping and navigation
• Integration of multiple earlier legislations on national waterways into a single statute
• Roles and responsibilities of the Central Government in planning, development, and maintenance
• Coordination with State Governments for infrastructure creation and operational management
• Regulatory powers for environmental protection, safety standards, and navigation aids
• Facilitation of public-private partnerships and funding mechanisms for projects
• Transitional provisions for repeal and replacement of earlier specific waterways Acts
• Miscellaneous provisions relating to rule-making, enforcement, and penalties
This edition is particularly suitable for:
• Law students and academicians studying transport, maritime, or environmental law
• Legal practitioners advising on infrastructure, transport, or environmental compliance
• Government officers and policymakers in shipping, waterways, and port management
• Maritime industry professionals and investors exploring inland water transport opportunities
• Researchers and analysts examining legislative frameworks for sustainable transport
Whether used in academic study, policy planning, or infrastructure development projects, this edition delivers the complete legislative authority of The National Waterways Act, 2016, as applicable in 2023.
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