Section 86 – Constitution of Development Fund
(1) There shall be a Fund constituted by the State Government to be called the Development Fund, to be utilised for—
- (a) meeting emergency preparedness;
- (b) meeting containment of pollution caused by discharge of oil, mixtures, obnoxious substances, chemicals and other noxious and harmful substances, to preserve and protect inland waters;
- (c) supporting, part or whole of expenses of owners or economically backward sector involved in activities of trade and living depending solely on inland waters;
- (d) removal of unidentified wreck or obstruction affecting and impeding navigation; and
- (e) boosting up development works of inland water navigation with respect to safety and convenience of conveyance.
(2) For the purposes of constitution of the Development Fund under sub-section (1), endeavour shall be made to design schemes of contribution from—
- (a) the State Government;
- (b) stake holders;
- (c) the amount collected from sale of wreck or cargo or remains thereof after deducting the expenses incurred;
- (d) excess fund out of judicial sale of vessels or any property or cargo after meeting the expenses incurred or set-off against the court to meet damages or functioning of the court or administrative machinery; and
- (e) part or proportionate disbursement of fees collected by the respective State Government as provided in this Chapter.
