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Directorate that the Engineering Branch

Applicable to: Shipping Companies
Effective Date: April 1, 2005

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Dispensation Changes

Dispensation for officers will be considered only in exceptional cases. If granted, the maximum basic pay of the relevant rank, as per MUI agreement, must be paid to the Directorate.

  • Exceptional cases only: Dispensation will be considered only in exceptional circumstances.
  • Maximum basic pay: If dispensation is granted, the maximum basic pay of the relevant rank must be paid to the Directorate.

2. Application Process

Applications for dispensation should be made to the Nautical Adviser to the Govt. of India / Chief Surveyor with the Govt. of India. Once approved, the shipping company should remit the MUI wages by way of Demand Draft / Pay Order in the name of Director General of Shipping.

  • Initial application: Submit to Nautical Adviser to the Govt. of India / Chief Surveyor with the Govt. of India.
  • Remittance: Once approved, remit the MUI wages by way of Demand Draft / Pay Order in the name of Director General of Shipping.
Important Note

Incorrect remittance may result in a penalty of 10 times the short remittance.

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