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Govt. of India with Shipping Master

Applicable to: All Shipping Masters, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai
Effective Date: Immediate
Superseded Circulars: None

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Streamlined CDC Issuance Process

Upon receiving an application, Shipping Masters must:

  • Verify the application and communicate any deficiencies to the applicant by ordinary post.
  • Send a registered letter with a specific deadline if no reply is received, warning of application rejection.
  • Reject non-compliant applications.

2. Maximum Processing Time

Shipping Masters should not keep CDC requests pending for more than 3 months.

Important Note

Non-compliance may result in application rejection.

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