CHAPTER – III
CARGO RELATED CHARGES
3.1. SCHEDULE OF WHARFAGE DUES
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Sl. No. |
Particulars |
Unit of Charge |
RATES (in Rupees)*** |
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Zone A |
Zone B |
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Foreign |
Coastal |
Foreign |
Coastal |
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1. |
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS |
Each |
57.00 |
34.20 |
28.00 |
16.80 |
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2. |
CASHEW, FRUITS, NUTS, TAMARIND SEED |
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(a). Cashew nuts. |
1 M.T. |
30.00 |
18.00 |
24.00 |
14.40 |
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(b). Cashew Kernels. |
1 M.T. |
41.00 |
24.60 |
34.00 |
20.40 |
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(c). Tamarind seed. |
1 M.T. |
28.00 |
16.80 |
14.00 |
8.40 |
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3. |
COAL & COKE |
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(a). Charcoal in bags/bulk. |
1 M.T. |
28.00 |
16.80 |
12.00 |
7.20 |
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(b). Steaming (Non-coking Coal) |
1 M.T. |
27.00 |
16.20 |
16.20 |
9.70 |
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(c). Coal other than Steaming (Non-coking Coal) and coke in bulk |
1 M.T |
30.00 |
18.00 |
18.00 |
10.80 |
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(d). Coal and Coke handled through Coal Jetty (other than thermal coal). |
1 M.T. |
38.00 |
22.80 |
-- |
-- |
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(e). Thermal Coal |
1 M.T. |
38.00 |
38.00 |
-- |
-- |
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4. |
COIR/YARN MATS |
1 M.T. |
42.00 |
25.20 |
21.00 |
12.60 |
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5. |
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS |
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(a). River sand, stone dust, bricks, tiles etc., |
1 M.T. |
18.00 |
10.80 |
12.00 |
7.20 |
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(b). Granite and Coral Stones. |
1 M.T. |
50.00 |
30.00 |
27.00 |
16.20 |
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(c). Cement. |
1 M.T. |
35.00 |
21.00 |
18.00 |
10.80 |
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(d). Clinker. |
1 M.T. |
28.00 |
16.80 |
14.00 |
8.40 |
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(e). Fly ash |
1 M.T. |
18.00 |
10.80 |
12.00 |
7.20 |
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6. |
CONTAINERS |
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(a). Containers of 20 feet (Empty) |
Each. |
85.00 |
51.00 |
-- |
-- |
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(b). Cargo in Full Container Load 20 feet. |
Each. |
425.00 |
255.00 |
-- |
-- |
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(c). Containers above 20 feet (Empty) |
Each. |
128.00 |
76.80 |
-- |
-- |
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(d). Cargo in Full Container Load above 20 feet. |
Each. |
638.00 |
382.80 |
-- |
-- |
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7. |
COTTON-RAW |
1 Cum. |
35.00 |
21.00 |
18.00 |
10.80 |
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8. |
FERTILIZERS |
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(a). Sulphur and Rock Phosphate |
1 M.T. |
33.00 |
19.80 |
15.00 |
9.00 |
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(b). MOP, Urea, DAP, SOP and other finished fertilizers. |
1 M.T. |
41.00 |
24.60 |
19.00 |
11.40 |
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9. |
FOOD GRAINS and FOOD PRODUCTS |
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(a). Rice, Wheat and other foodgrains (raw broken or otherwise) |
1 M.T. |
42.00 |
25.20 |
19.00 |
11.40 |
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(b). Salt in bags/bulk. |
1 M.T. |
5.00 |
3.00 |
4.00 |
2.40 |
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(c). Sugar, candy or cube bags/bulk. |
1 M.T. |
42.00 |
25.20 |
32.00 |
19.20 |
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(d). Cattle Feed/Animal Feed. |
1 M.T. |
12.00 |
7.20 |
6.00 |
3.60 |
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(e). Maize. |
1 M.T. |
20.00 |
12.00 |
12.00 |
7.20 |
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(f). Copra cake. |
1 M.T. |
28.00 |
16.80 |
12.00 |
7.20 |
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10. |
IRON and STEEL MATERIAL and iron scrap |
1 M.T. |
35.00 |
21.00 |
18.00 |
10.80 |
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11. |
LIQUID CARGO |
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(a). Phosphoric acid, Vinyl Chloride and Liquid Ammonia in bulk. |
1 M.T. |
85.00 |
51.00 |
-- |
-- |
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(b). Ethylene-di-Chloride. |
1 M.T. |
51.00 |
30.60 |
-- |
-- |
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(c). Sulphuric Acid |
1 M.T. |
50.00 |
30.00 |
-- |
-- |
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(d). Molasses. |
1 M.T. |
41.00 |
24.60 |
-- |
-- |
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(e). Caustic soda lye. |
1 K.L. |
39.00 |
23.40 |
-- |
-- |
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(f). Liquefied Petroleum Gas. |
1 Cum. |
118.00 |
70.80 |
-- |
-- |
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(g). Other Liquid Cargo not specified. |
1 Cum. |
90.00 |
54.00 |
-- |
-- |
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(h). Sludge oil |
1 M.T. |
47.10 |
28.26 |
23.55 |
14.13 |
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12. |
MILITARY GOODS. |
1 M.T. |
57.00 |
34.20 |
-- |
-- |
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13. |
OIL |
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(a). Oil Naphtha. |
1 K.L. |
70.00 |
70.00 |
-- |
-- |
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(b). Oil Furnace. |
1 K.L. |
65.00 |
65.00 |
-- |
-- |
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(c).Super Kerosene, Diesel, Petrol. |
1 K.L. |
46.00 |
46.00 |
-- |
-- |
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(d). Oils-Animals or vegetables. |
1 Cum. |
46.00 |
27.60 |
12.00 |
7.20 |
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(e). Oils-Minerals other than specified |
1 K.L. |
46.00 |
27.60 |
12.00 |
7.20 |
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14. |
ORES |
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(a). Ores and Minerals. |
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(i). For iron ore and iron pellets |
1 M.T. |
19.00 |
19.00 |
12.00 |
12.00 |
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(ii). Others |
1 M.T. |
19.00 |
11.40 |
12.00 |
7.20 |
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(b). Bauxite in bulk or bags. |
1 M.T. |
28.00 |
16.80 |
12.00 |
7.20 |
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(c). Gypsum. |
1 M.T. |
7.00 |
4.20 |
4.00 |
2.40 |
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(d). Feldspar, Ilmnite Sand/routile, Garnet |
1 M.T. |
19.00 |
11.40 |
12.00 |
7.20 |
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(e) Copper Concentrate. |
1 M.T. |
55.00 |
33.00 |
-- |
-- |
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(f). Copper Anode |
1 M.T. |
55.00 |
33.00 |
-- |
-- |
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(g). Copper Slag.
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1 M.T. |
30.00 |
18.00 |
-- |
-- |
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15. |
TIMBER AND ALLIED PRODUCTS |
1 Cum. |
31.00 |
18.60 |
18.00 |
10.80 |
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16.
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Goods not otherwise specified - Imported / Exported in Bulk. |
1 M.T. |
42.00 |
25.20 |
12.00 |
7.20 |
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17. |
Wharf Dues in respect of Foodgrains manifested for Indian Ports and transhipped into a smaller vessel from tanker or bulk carrier at the Port. |
1 M.T. |
1.50 |
0.90 |
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-- |
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18. |
Aluminum Products, Alcoholic Products, Fish, Fish Products, Dry fish and Meat Products, C.P. Goods, Cotton yarn and Products, Cycle parts and carpets, Tinned Food & PVC Products. |
Advalorem |
0.20% |
0.12% |
0.10% |
0.06%
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19. |
Chilies, Country Drugs, Senna Leaves, Palmyrah fiber, Personal effects, Vegetables and Provisions, Vehicles of Various Types and Accessories. |
Advalorem |
0.50% |
0.30% |
0.25% |
0.15% |
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20. |
Pepper, Cardamom. |
Advalorem |
0.02% |
0.01% |
0.01% |
0.006% |
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21. |
Tea. |
Advalorem |
0.15% |
0.09% |
0.08% |
0.05% |
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22. |
Coffee. |
Advalorem |
0.10% |
0.06% |
0.05% |
0.03% |
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23. |
Ginger, Machinery parts, Goods not otherwise specified – Imported/ Exported in the schedule. |
Advalorem |
0.30% |
0.18% |
0.15% |
0.09% |
Notes:
(1). Wharfage charges on bulk cargo shall be recovered on the manifested tonnage of the vessels. In the case of export bulk cargo wharfage can be levied as declared in the EGM or with reference to the entire admitted quantity whichever is higher even if the EGM quantity is declared less than the admitted quantity. In case of Import Cargo, wharfage can be levied as declared in the IGM or entire delivered quantity whichever is higher.
(2). ‘Advalorem’ wharfage on imports shall be calculated on C.I.F. value; on the exports on F.O.B. value; and on coastal cargo on value specified in the bill of coastal goods. Custom’s Bill of Entry/Shipping Bill/Bill of coastal goods shall be the main document for assessing the value of cargo for wharfage purposes and where it is not available, the value will be determined based on Bill of Lading/Invoices, etc.
(3). Wharfage shall be payable on all cargoes admitted to the said port’s transit areas for shipment. Cargo once shut out if admitted to the port again for shipment will also attract wharfage irrespective of the fact the wharfage was levied on an earlier occasion.
(4). Transhipment:
(i). Goods consigned to ports other than Tuticorin as per the Bill of lading, if landed at Tuticorin for transhipment, shall be considered as transhipment cargo so long as it remains within the port security area, and shall pay single wharfage payable on landing.
(ii). For transhipment of cargo from ship to ship (swapping) outside the Port basin, wharfage shall not be collected. But, both the vessels shall pay 25% of the Port dues and charges of other services rendered as per the rates prescribed in the Scale of Rates except in respect of food grains manifested for Indian Ports.
(iii). As regards, transhipment of cargo from vessel to vessel inside the Harbour basin without using the landing place, the vessels shall pay Port dues and other charges as applicable in full, and 50% of single wharfage charges.
(iv). If transhipment cargo goes out of the port security area and thereafter comes into the port security area for loading into the vessel, the same shall not be treated as transhipment cargo and the cargo shall pay the wharfage again for loading into the vessel.
(v). Cargo transhipment fee @ `3/- per tonne will be collected for cargo handled at the anchorage.
(vi). A fee on cargo transfer from vessel to barge or vice versa in the harbour basin will be levied at 50% of the wharfage rate prescribed in Schedule 3.1. of the Scale of Rates in addition to the wharfage leviable on such cargo for handling at berth.
(5). In case of cargo loaded into a vessel and subsequently unloaded due to various reasons, no wharfage shall be levied if the cargo is reshipped in the same vessel without leaving the port's premises. Wharfage shall, however, be levied again if the cargo is reshipped in another vessel.
(6). Wharfage on goods from vessels in distress:
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Item No. |
Classification for purpose of wharfage |
Dues payable |
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(i). |
Cargo of other ports landed from vessels in distress |
Wharfage rate as prescribed in Schedule 3.1. shall be levied. |
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(ii). |
Cargo that has paid exports wharfage at Tuticorin but has not been carried to destination. |
No wharfage shall be levied at the time of landing or at the time of reshipment or if removed out of the VOCPT premises. |
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(iii). |
Cargo of other ports reshipped without having left the VOCPT premises. |
No wharfage shall be levied at the time of shipment. |
(7). On packages containing articles of miscellaneous character, wharfage charges shall be levied at the rate applicable to individual cargo items.
(8). In the case of hazardous cargo, (i.e.) cargo identified as such in International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG), classified as “Goods not otherwise specified”, vide Sl.No.16 and 23 of the above schedule, 100 percent of the wharfage shall be recovered over and above the normal dues”.
(9). The following categories of goods shall be exempted from wharfage charges:
(i). Bonafide consumable/ Non-consumable ship stores;
(ii). Passenger’s and Seaman’s Bonafide baggage and personal effects accompanying them;
(iii). Empty gunnies and twines sent to ships to facilitate landing or loading of cargoes in bulk order replacing wet or torn bags;
(iv). Goods consigned to or by the VOCPT;
(v). Postal mail bags.
(10). The box rate prescribed for cargo in FCL containers in serial number 6(b) and 6(d) in schedule 3.1. above will also apply in the case an LCL (Less than Container Load) container coming in and going out of the VOCPT as a unit load.
(11). All goods intended for shipment shall be assessed on export application. Similarly, all goods landed within the limits of port of Tuticorin shall be assessed on import application.
(12). The wharfage shall be calculated on the total tonnage of each item of goods. For this purpose the gross and if the circumstances require, the net units of each package as specified in the relative invoice or other shipping document shall be reckoned with, subject to test check by the port authorities. In the absence of these documents or the specification of the gross units therein, the units actually arrived at by test check shall be taken as the gross units.
(13). Before classifying any cargo under ‘unspecified category’ in the wharfage schedule, the relevant Customs classification shall be referred to find out whether the cargo can be classified under any of the specific categories mentioned in those schedules
3.2. SCHEDULE OF DEMURRAGE CHARGES
3.2.1. FREE PERIOD
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Sl. No. |
Particulars |
Imports |
Exports |
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1. |
General Cargo except Raw Cashew (Imports) and Wheat (Exports) |
3 days |
10 days |
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2. |
Raw Cashew (Imports) |
5 days |
- |
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3. |
Wheat (Exports) |
- |
15 days |
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4. |
Salvaged goods (Imports) |
3 days |
3 days |
Notes:
(1). For the purpose of calculation of free period, Customs holidays and the port’s non operating days shall be excluded.
(2). (i). Free period for imports shall be reckoned with following the date of complete discharge of the goods from the vessel on to jetties, quays or wharves.
(ii). When goods are landed from the vessel into lighters, barges or other floating crafts, the three working days shall be calculated from the date of complete discharge of goods from the lighters, barges or other floating crafts on the jetties, quays or wharves.
(iii). In the case of salvaged goods, the free days shall be reckoned with from the day following the date of notification of salvage by the receiver of wrecks in the official Gazette of Tamil Nadu State.
(3). (i). Free period for all exports except salvaged goods shall commence from the actual date of receipt of the goods in transit area at Zone A and Zone B.
(ii). In case of salvaged goods (export) free period shall commence from the date on which the goods are actually salvaged up to the date the vessel commences loading.
(4). Transhipment cargo
The maximum period as per export cargo will be allowed and thereafter demurrage charges shall be levied as prescribed for export cargo.
(5). In the case of goods shut out by one vessel and subsequently shipped by another vessel the free period shall count upto 21 days excluding Customs holidays and port’s non-operating days, and thereafter demurrage charges shall be payable till the goods are shipped.
3.2.2. SCHEDULE OF DEMURRAGE CHARGES
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Sl. No. |
Description |
Unit |
For Zone A |
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Import (in `) |
Export (in `) |
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1. |
For the first six days. |
Per day per wharfage unit |
1.85 |
1.20 |
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2. |
For the next six days. |
-do- |
3.00 |
2.35 |
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3. |
Thereafter. |
-do- |
5.85 |
4.70 |
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Note:
(i). For Zone ‘B’, 50% of the above rates shall apply. (ii). In respect of Import, 75% of the rates prescribed above shall be levied for open storage of cargoes at wharf area. |
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Notes:
(1). (i). The transit area shall be the area within the security wall excluding warehouse and open area leased for storage of cargo.
(ii). In exigencies, if import/export cargo require transit space and transit sheds are full/ there is shortage of space in transit sheds, some warehouse/s can be declared as “transit area” for the duration of congestion and all consignment will be eligible for storage on the transit terms during that period. These arrangements shall be approved by the Chairman on a case to case basis.
(2). No export cargo shall be admitted into the port premises without the permission in writing from the authorised official of the port. Normally, export cargo for a vessel shall be admitted only after the vessel is opened for exports.
(3). While calculating the demurrage charges, the unit to be adopted shall be the same as prescribed for levy of wharfage. Where the wharfage is prescribed on ‘per unit’ or on ‘Advalorem’ basis, the demurrage shall be calculated on the basis of weight of ‘one tonne’.
(4). A minimum charge as for one tonne/one cubic metre shall be levied.
(5). Demurrage shall be collected on the basis of the actual weighment as determined by the weighbridge, and /or the railway receipt as issued by the Railway authority for carrying the cargo.
(6). Demurrage charges on unclaimed goods shall be charged from master of the ship or the steamer agents upto 2 months from the date of discharge, if they are not cleared within two months from the date of complete discharge of the vessel from which they were landed.
(7). Once demurrage charges begins to accrue no allowance shall be made for Sundays and port’s non-operating days.
(8). Delivery of Goods
Goods shall not be delivered to owner or consignee unless all dues leviable thereon, including demurrage charges are paid.
(9). Congestion of Goods:
If at any time the VOCPT apprehends a serious congestion in the transit sheds or the transit area which may affect the rapid transit of goods through the port, it may direct the owners or consignees of any specific goods to remove such goods from the port premises within a specified period. If the goods are not removed within that period, the VOCPT may itself remove them and shall restack in any other place at the expense and at the sole risk of the owners or consignees. Goods so removed shall be charged demurrage fees at the rate of 100% of the wharfage plus actual handling charges incurred by the port.
(10). Goods detained by Customs:
The period during which the goods are detained by the Commissioner of Customs for the purpose of analytical test or technical tests, other than ordinary process of appraisement and certified by the Commissioner of Customs to be not attributable to any fault or negligence on the part of the Exporter, for such periods of detention, the demurrage charges shall be recovered as under:
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First 45 days |
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Free |
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46 days to 60 days |
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25% of actual demurrage charges |
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61 days to 90 days |
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50% of actual demurrage charges |
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Beyond 90 days |
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100% of actual demurrage charges |
Actual demurrage charges at full rates shall be worked out as per Scale of Rates at the appropriate slab as applicable after 45 days and the concessional rate mentioned above shall be applied thereon the full demurrage chares leviable.
The first 45 days shall be reckoned with as follows:
(i). first 45 days after expiry of free days if cargo is detained by the Customs before expiry of free days; and,
(ii). first 45 days from the date of detention if cargo is detained by the Customs after accrual of demurrage charges.
The detention certificate for availing the above concession shall be submitted within a period of six months from the date of clearance of goods.
Notes:
(i). The above time limits will be inclusive of all holidays.
(ii). The time limits can be relaxed in cases of Acts of God or the extra ordinary circumstances beyond human control.
(11). For re-stacking of cargo at VOC berth where siding is available for rail movement, the rate applicable as per schedule of Demurrage charges will be levied.
(12). Demurrage charge on both import and export cargo shall not accrue for the period when the VOCPT is not in a position to deliver/ship cargo when requested by the user.
(13). If operational area is licenced on rental terms to users, demurrage charge on cargo stored thereat shall not be levied again.
3.3. Licence (Storage) Fee
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Sl. No. |
Particulars |
Unit |
Rates for Zone A (in `) |
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1. |
COVERED SPACE |
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(i). For the first two weeks. |
Per 10 sq. mtr./week or part thereof |
155.00 |
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(ii). For the third and fourth week. |
-do- |
310.00 |
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(iii). For the fifth and sixth week. |
-do- |
465.00 |
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(iv). Thereafter for every subsequent week. |
-do- |
542.50 |
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2. |
OPEN SPACE |
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(i). Outside the security wall of the Port. Per month or part thereof Per week or part thereof |
Per sq. mtr. |
6.40 1.60 |
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(ii). Within the Security wall of the Port. Per month or part thereof Per week or part thereof |
-do- |
8.00 2.00 |
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(iii). M.P.Shed and verandas of warehouses. |
Per sq. mtr. / per month or part thereof |
45.00 |
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(iv). Storage of containers outside the security wall (Storage area to be hired shall not be less than 2000 square metre) |
-do- |
4.50 |
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(v). For storage of coal in open space |
-do- |
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(a). For cargo lying upto 7 weeks |
-do- |
2.00 |
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(b). For cargo lying for 8th to 9th weeks |
-do- |
4.00 |
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(c). For cargo lying for 10th to 13th weeks |
-do- |
6.00 |
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(d). For cargo lying thereafter |
-do- |
10.00 |
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For Zone ‘B’ 50% of the rates prescribed above shall apply. |
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Notes:
(1). No goods shall be stored upon any land or in any shed specified in clause (c) of sub section (1) of section 49 of Major Port Trusts Act, 1963, and no such land or shed shall be used except under a licence issued for such purpose by the VOCPT or its authorised official.
(2). The licence issued by the VOCPT shall be in force for the period specified therein.
(3). Licence (storage) fee shall be payable in the manner specified in the licence and failure to pay the rates in accordance therewith shall attract penal interest as prescribed in point No.(vi) (b) in 1.2. General Terms and Conditions in Chapter I, on the amount due but not paid. If for any reason, outstanding due with penalty is not paid within 7 days of its due, the authorised official of the VOCPT shall have the right to terminate the licence and resume the land or shed allotted there under and in case of such termination or resumption of the land or shed, the licensee shall on no account be entitled to claim any compensation or to remove or take away the improvement if any made by him thereof.
(4). Goods stored on the land or in the shed under the licence shall remain at the licensee’s risk and V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust or any of its officers shall not in any manner be liable for any pilferage, theft, damage or any loss whatsoever thereof.
(5). The licensee shall not be permitted to sub-let the land or shed covered by the licence or any portion thereof. For any contravention of this condition, the licence is liable to be cancelled.
(6). If goods are stored in areas not covered under the licence, double the rate, specified shall be charged from the licensee for the period from the date of storage till such storage is regularised or the goods are removed.
(7). Any renewal of the licence issued shall be made only on an application made therefore. An application for renewal shall be made at least seven days prior to the date of expiry of the licence in case the period of licence is one year or less than one year, and atleast 30 days prior to the date of expiry of the licence in the case of other licences. Provided that, in the event of no order being passed on an application for renewal before the date of expiry of the licence, the same shall continue to be valid on the terms and conditions specified therein till orders are passed on the application for renewal.
(8). License(Storage) fee / Demurrage charges shall be payable on the packing materials such as gunny bags/pallet which are not cleared as soon as the cargo is exported/Imported and are remaining in the port beyond one day of the date of complete shipment/discharge of cargo.
(9). 'Goods stacked beyond the prescribed period admissible as per Licence issued and not renewed by the Port will attract double the rate already applicable for Licence (storage) fee' from the date following the date of expiry of Licence.
3.4. License (Storage) Fee for Marshalling Yard
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Sl. No. |
Particulars |
Unit |
Rate in ` |
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A. |
Covered Space |
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1. |
First slab of 3 days or part thereof |
per 10 sq. mtrs. |
100.00 |
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2. |
Second slab of 3 days or part thereof |
per 10 sq. mtrs. |
150.00 |
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3. |
Third slab of 3 days or part thereof |
per 10 sq. mtrs. |
200.00 |
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4. |
Fourth slab of 3 days or part thereof |
per 10 sq. mtrs. |
250.00 |
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5. |
Fifth slab of 3 days or part thereof |
per 10 sq. mtrs. |
300.00 |
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6. |
Thereafter for every subsequent slab of 3 days or part thereof |
per 10 sq. mtrs. |
350.00 |
|
B. |
Open Space Available 9600 Sq. Mtrs. |
|
|
|
1 |
First slab of 3 days or part thereof |
per sq. mtr. |
1.00 |
|
2. |
Second slab of 3 days or part thereof |
per sq. mtr. |
1.50 |
|
3. |
Third slab of 3 days or part thereof |
per sq. mtr. |
2.00 |
|
4. |
Fourth slab of 3 days or part thereof |
per sq. mtr. |
2.50 |
|
5. |
Fifth slab of 3 days or part thereof |
per sq. mtr. |
3.00 |
|
6. |
Thereafter for every subsequent slab of 3 days or part thereof |
per sq. mtr. |
3.50 |
Notes:
(i). The above rates are applicable for both export and import of cargo.
(ii). Only rail borne cargo is entitled for this facility.
(iii). Ships at berths will avail priority.
(iv). The above rates are for bagging activities only.
(v). Allotment will initially be for first 3 days only and renewable for subsequent slabs.
Rail borne bulk cargo without bagging or any other value addition activities will be entitled to 24 hours of free period from the time of storage admission/landing of the first consignment. Thereafter, rates as per above slabs will be applicable."