Opposition disrupts Lok Sabha as Merchant Shipping Bill 2024 is introduced
Hindustan TimesNew Delhi: The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024, introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, faced strong opposition and disruptions in the House. He argued, “I oppose the introduction of the Merchant Shipping Bill 2024 due to concerns over legislative competence. Additionally, Entry 32 of the Concurrent List on inland waterways and Entry 33 on trade and commerce create potential jurisdictional overlaps, questioning whether the Union Government has exclusive power to legislate on merchant shipping.” Tewari criticised the bill’s centralisation of authority, claiming that it could diminish states’ roles in managing coastal ports and shipping, potentially undermining federal principles and leading to conflicts. The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024, seeks to repeal the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, and aims to broaden the eligibility criteria for ship ownership under the Indian flag.
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