Question : DRY DOCK FACILITY IN BIHAR

(a) whether the people have to go to West Bengal for getting fitness certificate for ships operating in the rivers of Bihar;

(b) whether small and big ships operating in Bihar are facing difficulties on account of this;

(c) if so, whether the Government proposes to set up Dry-Dock facility in Bihar itself for providing fitness certificates to ships; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI T.R. BAALU)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) Government of India is not aware of any such difficulities. As per Inland Vessels Act 1917, the matter of issue of fitness certificate falls within the jurisdiction of the State Government.

(c) No, Sir.

(d) Does not arise.