The General Aids to Marine Navigation along the Indian Coast is administrated by Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL) as per Lighthouse Act, 1927. Over the period of time maritime sector has undergone massive change. There have been enormous technological developments in the field of Aids to Marine Navigation. To incorporate the global best practices, technological developments and India's International obligations in the field of Aids to Marine Navigation, the Draft Aids to Navigation Bill 2020 is prepared to replace existing Lighthouse Act 1927.

The Draft Aids to Navigation Bill (to replace Lighthouse Act 1927) is hereby circulated for comments of all concerned.

The comments on the Draft Aids to Navigation Bill 2020 may be sent in the MS-Excel Sheet format given below and upload the same, preferably in a PDF file format.

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1) Draft Aids to Navigation Bill 2020
2) Comparative Table of Draft Aids to Navigation Bill 2020
3) Format for Stakeholder Comments

Your suggestions may be sent latest by 24.07.2020.

For any technical query, please contact
Mr. S. Saravanan, Dy. Director;
email : ssr-dgll@gov.in