Aug 3, 2009, New Delhi: The Government has proposed to amend the Multimodal Transportation of Goods Act, (MMTG Act) 1993. A working group set up for this purpose is looking into the matter and the report is awaited.
The Association of Multimodal Transport Operators has given the following suggestions to the working group:
The MMTG Act, 1993 to be amended with respect to all logistic providers in order to weed out fly-by-night operators.
1) In a situation where the owners cannot register themselves, the agents should be permitted to be registered on their behalf. However, all the responsibilities, liabilities, etc of the principal should be fulfilled by the agent.
2) Same laws should govern both uni-modal and multi-modal transportation.
3) Provision of torts should be incorporated in the amendments.
4) Lien on cargo for payment of outstanding dues should be facilitated.
The grievances put forth by the association of these operators are being considered by the working group.
This information was given by GK Vasan, the Union Minister of Shipping, in the form of a written reply to a question asked in Lok Sabha.
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