The Parliament passed the Marine Aids to Navigation Bill, 2021 to repeal and replace which of the following Acts?

Correct option is C

Correct Answer is (C) The Lighthouse Act, 1927

The Marine Aids to Navigation Bill, 2021 was passed by the Indian Parliament to repeal and replace The Lighthouse Act, 1927. The new bill modernizes the legal framework for marine navigation and aligns it with international standards. The Lighthouse Act, 1927 was outdated and primarily focused on lighthouses, whereas the new law broadens the scope to include various modern navigation aids such as buoys, beacons, and radar-based systems.

• The Marine Aids to Navigation Bill, 2021 ensures India’s compliance with international maritime conventions.
• The Act introduces the term "Marine Aids to Navigation" instead of just "lighthouses", covering modern navigation technologies.
• Establishes a Directorate General of Aids to Navigation (DGAN) to oversee and regulate navigation aids.
• Focuses on training and certification of personnel in marine navigation.
• The bill allows the government to levy charges for navigation aid services.
• Enhances safety measures for maritime transport and coastal security.

•  The Dangerous Machines (Regulation) Act, 1983 – Regulates the use of machines that can cause injuries, such as power threshers and mechanical saws. Not related to marine navigation.
• The Personal Injuries (Emergency Provisions) Act, 1962 – Provided for compensation to individuals injured due to war or emergency conditions. Unrelated to maritime laws.
• The Dourine Act, 1910 – Concerned with the prevention of dourine disease in horses, an equine infectious disease. Not linked to navigation or maritime affairs.