The Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985

The Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985 is an act of the Indian Parliament that provides for the establishment of the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), a statutory authority responsible for the regulation and development of inland waterways for shipping and navigation purposes. The act lays down the powers, duties, and functions of the IWAI and provides for the appointment of its chairman and members. It also outlines the provisions for the regulation of inland vessels, registration and licensing of vessels, and the safety and pollution control measures to be followed by the inland vessels. The act empowers the central government to make rules and regulations for the effective implementation of the provisions of the act.