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The Central Government appoints Dr. Rathan U. Kelkar as a representative of the State Government on the Board of Cochin Port Authority under Section 3(1)(c)(i) of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021.

Detailed Summary

The Central Government, through the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (PHRD Division), issued Notification G.S.R. 719(E) on 10th August, 2026, exercising powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021. This notification appoints Dr. Rathan U. Kelkar, IAS, Secretary, Ports Department, Government of Kerala, as a representative of the State Government on the Board of Cochin Port Authority under section 3(1)(c)(i) of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021. This appointment takes immediate effect and remains until further orders, superseding the previous Notification G. S. R. No. 344(E) dated 28th May, 2025, also issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (PHRD Division). Dr. Rathan U. Kelkar replaces Dr. A. Kowsigan, IAS, Special Secretary, Ports Department, Government of Kerala.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-11082026-275384 EXTRAORDINARY PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 655] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026/SHRAVAN 19, 1948 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)] MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS (PHRD Division) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 10th August, 2026 G.S.R. 719(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the Major Port Authorities Act 2021, and in supersession of the Notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (PHRD Division) G. S. R. No. 344(E) dated 28th May, 2025, the Central Government hereby appoints, Dr. Rathan U. Kelkar, IAS, Secretary, Ports Department, Government of Kerala, in place of Dr. A. Kowsigan, IAS, Special Secretary, Ports Department, Government of Kerala, as a representative of State Government on the Board of Cochin Port Authority under section 3(1)(c)(i) of Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 with immediate effect and until further orders. [F. No. LB-11013/1/2021-Labour-Part (2)] SANDEEP GUPTA, Jt. Secy. Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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