August 9, 2024
Saugata Ray opposing the introduction of The Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024
Sir, I have opposed the introduction of this Bill, which is called the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024. The Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925 was enacted to amend the law with respect to carriage of goods by sea. It has stood us in good stead for 100 years. Suddenly, in the 100th year the Minister thinks of coming up with a fresh Bill. The mention of Hague rules, Brussels rules, Visby rules, all these were always there. So, I would like to know this from the hon. Minister. Is it just to find some work for his Department that does not have enough work that you are bringing in a new Bill? A Bill which has served its purpose for 100 years, suddenly you jump and say that : “… with rules that are applicable …”, they are all minor amendments. This superfluous legislation should be done away with. It only makes your bureaucrats happy. It does not make the country happy, and it does not help anything. Thank you, Sir.
