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Constitution of the Port Facility Security Advisory Committee (PFSAC) of the Major and Non-Major Ports
Key Changes and Requirements
1. New PFSAC Composition
The Port Facility Security Advisory Committee (PFSAC) will now consist of one suitable representative from each of the following:
- PFSO of the respective ports
- Customs Department
- Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)
- Central Intelligence Agencies (IB)
- State Intelligence Agencies
- Central Industrial Security Forces (CISF)
- Local Police
- Immigration Department
- Indian Navy
- Indian Coast Guard
- Any other concerned agency of the Government (Central/State)
2. PFSAC Chairmanship and Meetings
In Major Ports, the Chairman of the Major Port will head the PFSAC committee and chair the meetings. In Non-Major Ports, the head of the Maritime Board/State Government will chair the PFSAC. Meetings should occur at least once every 3 months, or more frequently if required.
The newly constituted PFSAC shall review the approved Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP) of the port. The suggestions of customs and NCB with regard to the PFSP shall be considered by the PFSAC.
After the review of the PFSP, the port needs to approach the respective MMD for the security audit for issuance of SoC or annual verification as applicable.
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