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Levy and Remittance of Annual Fee (1%) by Maritime Training Institutes (MTI) Running Foreign Administration Approved Courses under approval/ NOC of the Directorate General of Shipping
Applicable to:
Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs) conducting foreign administration-approved courses
Effective Date:
1st April, 2026
Superseded Circulars:
DGS Order No. 5 of 2016, DGS Order No. 7 of 2016, DGS Training Circular No. 4 of 2018, DGS Order No. 8 of 2025
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Annual Fee Levy and Remittance
MTIs conducting foreign administration-approved courses must remit an Annual Fee equivalent to 1% of the total fees collected from candidates admitted to such courses.
- Calculation: Based on the total admitted strength for each Financial Year
- Remittance: Through Bharat Kosft to the Consolidated Fund of India, on or before 31st May of the succeeding Financial Year
- Penalty for Default: Interest at the rate of 18% per annum, payable up to 31st July of the same year. Continued non-compliance may result in disciplinary action
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