Bare Act

The Bihar Ferryghat Settlement and Management Act, 2023

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The Bihar Ferryghat Settlement and Management Act, 2023 modernizes and standardizes the administration, settlement, and operation of public and private ferry services across Bihar. It transfers administrative authority over river transport ghats to local self-government institutions, including Panchayati Raj Bodies and Urban Local Bodies, while ensuring strict safety and environmental standards. For ordinary citizens, the law guarantees safer boat travel, publicly displayed toll charges in Hindi, protection from overcharging, and mandatory safety equipment on watercraft. It also protects public infrastructure, river ecology, and flood embankments from unauthorized ferry operations.

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