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Review of debarment of Continuous Discharge Certificates (CDCs) - reg.
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers
Effective Date:
15.03.16
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Debarment Period Changes
Candidates found submitting false/fake/forged documents for a CDC will now be debarred for up to five years instead of life.
- New Debarment Period: Up to five years
- Applicability: For new CDC applications and existing CDCs
2. Cancelled CDCs and Debarment
If false/fake/forged information is used to obtain admission in an MTI, the CDC will be cancelled, and the candidate will be debarred from applying for a CDC until they become eligible for MTI admission.
- CDC Cancellation: If false information is used for MTI admission
- Debarment: Until eligible for MTI admission
Eligible Candidates: Those debarred for life before 15.03.16 can apply for a CDC from that date
Important Note
Shipping Masters will follow due process of law and principles of natural justice before taking action
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