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Reg. Payment of fees to the State Govt. Examination Boards for undertaking the verification of genuineness of certificates of the applicants of CDCs.

Applicable to: Shipping Masters
Effective Date: 18.03.2005

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Fee Collection for Certificate Verification

When State Government Examination Boards charge fees for certificate verification, Shipping Masters (SMs) must collect these fees from the candidates applying for Continuous Discharge Certificates (CDCs).

  • SM's Actions: Verify certificates, issue fee collection letter, ensure fees are remitted before CDC despatch.
  • CDC Issuance: CDC will be issued only after receiving the verification report from the State Boards.
  • Timing: Verification process will start immediately upon receiving the CDC application, and the application will not be held back for fee collection.
Important Note

This circular is issued with the approval of the Director General of Shipping & Ex. Officio Addl. Secretary to the Govt. of India.

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