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Maritime Board (Amendment) Bill Passed in Assembly Amid Opposition Walkout
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 12:59 AM
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The Maritime Board (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to centralise decision‑making by reconstituting the board, was approved by the Assembly despite an opposition walkout.
The Legislative Assembly approved the Maritime Board (Amendment) Bill today, a move that will overhaul the governance structure of the country's maritime sector.
The bill proposes to dissolve the existing board and replace it with a new, centrally managed body that will streamline decision‑making and reduce bureaucratic delays.
Opposition parties staged a walkout during the vote, citing concerns over the bill's impact on regional autonomy, but the motion passed with a majority.
The centralised board is expected to enhance coordination among ports, shipping companies and regulatory agencies, potentially boosting India’s maritime competitiveness.
The bill proposes to dissolve the existing board and replace it with a new, centrally managed body that will streamline decision‑making and reduce bureaucratic delays.
Opposition parties staged a walkout during the vote, citing concerns over the bill's impact on regional autonomy, but the motion passed with a majority.
The centralised board is expected to enhance coordination among ports, shipping companies and regulatory agencies, potentially boosting India’s maritime competitiveness.