Delegation of powers of Head of Department to the Principal Officers-cum-Joint Director General of Shipping (Technical) of the Mercantile Marine Departments at Kandla and Kochi under the Directorate General of Shipping, Govt. of India, Mumbai - reg

**Applicable to:** Principal Officers-cum-Joint Director General of Shipping (Technical) of the Mercantile Marine Departments at Kandla and Kochi under the Directorate General of Shipping, Govt. of India, Mumbai. **Effective Date:** 28th August 2015 **Superseded Circulars:** F.No.PB-23(1)/2014-DFP dated 13.05.15 ---

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Delegation of Powers

The Principal Officers-cum-Joint Director General of Shipping (Technical) at Kandla and Kochi are now designated as Heads of Departments for their respective jurisdictions.

• Action Required: Acknowledge and comply with the new designation.

2. Compliance Obligations

The Principal Officers are required to exercise the powers delegated to them in accordance with the rules and guidelines laid down in the Delegation of Financial Powers Rules, 1978.

• Compliance: Ensure that all actions taken under the delegated powers are in accordance with the relevant rules and guidelines.