Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Draft Indian Ports Bill 2021?

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Draft Indian Ports Bill 2021?

A. The draft Indian Ports Bill, 2020 was circulated first time for comments of all stakeholders viz. State Governments, Union Territories, State Maritime Boards (SMBs) and major ports.

B. The draft Indian Ports Bill, 2021 proposes to leave the management and administration of the major ports to the Board of Major Port Authority for each port.

C. Both A & B

D. None of these

Explanation:

The draft Indian Ports Bill, 2020 was circulated first time for comments of all stakeholders viz. State Governments, Union Territories, State Maritime Boards (SMBs) and major ports. The draft Indian Ports Bill, 2021 proposes to leave the management and administration of the major ports to the Board of Major Port Authority for each port, constituted by the Major Ports Authorities Act, 2021 and to State Maritime Boards for the management and administration of all non-major ports in each State/UT.