নৌ-সংরক্ষন ও পরিচালন এবং পথ নির্দেশনা ফিস বিধিমালা, ১৯৯০
Rule-2(Ka), 2(Kha), 3
Merchant Shipping Ordinance, 1983
Section 14 and 26 r/w sec. 2(4), 2(47)
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority Ordinance, 1958
Section 19 (3), r/w 19 (2) (VII)
Conservancy fees— It is to be understood by all stakeholders that the conservancy fees are not punitive measures but rather investments in sustainable river management. Ship-owners, as beneficiaries of efficient river navigation, play an essential role in safeguarding these vital waterways. By recognizing the interconnectedness of rivers, estuaries, and the open sea, Appellate Division can uphold both economic interests and environmental well-being. —The case in hand is indeed of such an impact which as Appellate Division has discussed above manifestly maintained that the High Court Division was absolutely justified in holding that the Court of appeal below committed an error of law by allowing the appeal and thereby declaring the imposition of conservancy fees by section 3 of the Bidhimala, 1990 illegal and hence cannot be gainsaid that there is a denial of justice in any manner. The judgment and order passed by the High Court Division is elaborate, speaking and well composed. This Division is not inclined to interfere with the same. .....Bangladesh Tailbahi Jahaj Malik Samity =VS= BIWTA, (Civil), 2024(1) [16 LM (AD) 30] ....View Full Judgment