(1)

Ļ¯ೇಷ ªಾಜÍ ಪĦÎೆ

ಕකბಟಕ ಸ౽ბರದ ನಡವัಗำ

เಷಯ:

ಕකბಟಕ ฃಜ౲ದ ౾ฆීದฆಗัಂದ ಕ෈౯ಣದ ಅൽฆ ರර౨ ෥ഴ฿ಗ

ಅඝಸคಸ෎౽ದ ಕකბಟಕ ౾ฆ ීದฆಗಳย౵ ಕ෈౯ಣದ ಅൽฆ ඛವბಹ൏

ඛೕൟ-2025”

ಎಂಬ

ಪ౳෥൐ತ

౽ಯბඛವბಹ൏

เඋನ (Standard

Operating Procedure) ೦คಡ ತฆವ ಀคൡ.

ಓದมಜං: 1. ಸ౽ბರದ ಆඃಶ ๸ಒ౲: สೕಇ 186 ඪಎ๺ ඪ 2010, ൽකಂಕ:26.07.2010.

2. ದರ฿ඛ౷ತ ಸ่ೕბಚ౞ ක౲෴ಲಯโ คഡ ඪഔಷඨ ๸ಒ౲:562 /2009,

ರย౵ ൽකಂಕ:20-05-2022 ฏൿ ඛೕലฆವ ൟೕඬბ.

3. ෨ಖ౲ ౽ಯბඛವბಹ൏ඌ౽ค, ಕකბಟಕ ಜಲ๬คಡ ෱ಡั, ౽ರ฿ರ

ಇವರ ಪತ౳ ๸ಒ౲: CEO/KMB-01/BM/2023,dt:13/11/2023.

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ಪ౳๬౨ವච:-

ಕකბಟಕ ฃಜ౲โ 343.3 ౾.෦ೕ. ಉದ౪ದ ಕฃವั ൟೕರವඝ౬ ຄಂൽൿ౪, 1 ෌ಹ൬

ීದฃದ

ನವ෱ಗิฆ

ීದฆ

ඩ౳ඌ౽ರโ

಄ಂದ౳

ಸ౽ბರದ

ීದฆ

ಹಡಞಗำ ಮൡ౨ ಜಲ๬คಡ ಸ೉฿ಲಯದ ಆಡัತದย౵ ಮൡ౨ 13 ౾ฆ ීದฆಗำ ฃಜ౲

ಸ౽ბರದ

ඛ฀ತ౳ಣದย౵ฆವ

ಕකბಟಕ

ಜಲ๬คಡ

෱ಡัಯ

ಅലಯย౵

౽ಯბඛವბ๼๯ൟ౨ๅ.

ಕකბಟಕ ฃಜ౲โ ඃಶದย౵ ಕ෈౯ಣದ ಅൽฆ ಉ൞౭ൽ๯ವ ಪ౳෨ಖ ฃಜ౲ಗಳย౵

ಒಂർಜൿ౪, ಬะ౶ค, ೉ತ౳ൿಗბ ൡಮಁฆ ಮൡ౨ ೉ಕౙಮಗิฆ ೧ว౵ಗಳย౵ ಪ౳෨ಖ฿ಜ

ಕ෈౯ಣದ

ಅൽฆ ඛಃ౹ೕಪಗำ

ಲಭ౲เฆತ౨ං.

ಕ෈౯ಣದ

ಅൽฆ

ರර౨

ವಲಯโ

ฃಜ౲ದ ಆ൮ბಕ൤ಡ ಪ౳෨ಖ ಆർಯದ ෩ಲ฿ಜฆತ౨ං.

෬ว

ಓದมದ

ಕ౳.๸.1ರ

ಆඃಶದย౵

ฃಜ౲ൽಂದ

ಅನඌಂತ/ಅಕ౳ಮ

ಖඛಜಗಳ ๬ಛ൐ಃ/ರර౨ ತഷಗഖౣವ ඛഔౣನย౵ ಪค൏ಮ౽ค෴ಜ ಅಗತ౲ ಕ౳ಮಗಳඝ౬

൤ಡൿಆಳ౶ฤ งඬ ช๣ಗಳඝ౬ ๭ದ౪ಪല๯ൟ౨ฆವ ๼ನ౬วಯย౵ ๬ವბಜඛಕ ๻ಟ

ಸ౽ბರದ ඛಯಮಗಳඝ౬ ಸಮಪბಕ฿ಜ ಅඝ๝ౣನತั๯ವ ඁ๞ౣ෵ಂದ Indian Ports

Act 1908 ಮൡ౨ Karnataka Ports (Landing & Shipping Fees) Act 1961( Karnataka Act 20 of

¨sÁUÀ – 1

Part – I

, 2025 (

, 11,

, ೧೯೪7)

BENGALURU, TUESDAY 02, DECEMBER, 2025 (MARGASHIRA, 11, SHAKAVARSHA, 1947)

. 783

No. 783

1961) ರย౵ ಪ౳ದತ౨฿ದ ಅඌ౽ರವඝ౬ ಚม෵๭ ฃಜ౲ದ ಈ ಃಳಉಡ 10 ಸಣ౧

ීದฆಗัಂದ ಕ෈౯ಣದ ಅൽฆ ರර౨ ෥ഴโದඝ౬ ඛ๤ඌಸมಜฆತ౨ං.

1. ౽ರ฿ರීದฆ

2. ෎ย಄คීದฆ

ತಡൽීದฆ

4. ຄක౬ವರීದฆ

ಭಟౙಳීದฆ

ಀಂർඬರීದฆ

ಮว౭ ීದฆ

8. ງಛರಕഓౣ ීದฆ

9. ಹื ෱ಗิฆ ීದฆ

10. ಪഴ෈ൽ౳ ීದฆ

෬ว ಓದมದ ಕ౳,๸.2 ರย౵ ದರ฿ඛ౷ತ ಸ่ೕბಚ౞ ක౲෴ಲಯโ คഡ ඪഔಷඨ

๸ಒ౲:562/2009, ൽකಂಕ:20-05-2022 ರ ൟೕඪბನย౵ ಈ ಃಳಜඦ൤ ඛඃბ๏๭ฆತ౨ං.

“We also grant permission to the applicants to export the iron ore and pellets manufactured

from the iron ore produced from the mine situated in the State of Karnataka, to countries

abroad, as is being done in the rest of Country, but strictly in terms of the extant policy of the

Government of India.

෬ว ಓದมದ ಕ౳.๸.3ರย౵ ฃಜ౲ದ ౾ฆ ීದฆಗಳย౵ ಕ෈౯ಣದ ಅൽคನ ಆಮൿ/

ರර౨ เඋನವඝ౬ ಸರัೕಕคಸฤ ಕකბಟಕ ಜಲ๬คಡ ෱ಡั෷ ಕರഴ “ಕකბಟಕ

౾ฆ ීದฆಗಳย౵ ಕ෈౯ಣದ ಅൽฆ ඛವბಹ൏ ඛೕൟ-2025” (Standard Operating

Procedure-2025) ಅඝ౬ ๭ದ౪ಪല๭ ෥ನ౲ ෨ಖ౲෱ൟ౳ಗಳ ಅಧ౲ౘ൤ಯย౵ ನഷದ ಕකბಟಕ

ಜಲ๬คಡ

෱ಡัಯ

9ඡ

ಸොಯย౵

෱ല๭ൿ౪,

ಸොಯย౵

ಈ

ಕಳಜඦ൤

ඛಣბ෵ಸมಜฆತ౨ං.

“RESOLVED THAT, CEO, KMB IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT THE

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) TO THE INFRASTRUCTURE

DEVELOPMENT PORTS & INLAND WATER TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT

(IDP&IWT), GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA FOR APPROVAL.”

ಕකბಟಕ ಜಲ๬คಡ ෱ಡัಯ 9ඡ ಸොಯ ඛಣბಯඈ൤ ಕකბಟಕ ฃಜ౲ದ ౾ฆ

ීದฆಗัಂದ ಕ෈౯ಣದ ಅൽರඝ౬ ರර౨ ෥ഴ฿ಗ ಅඝಸคಸ෎౽ದ “ಕකბಟಕ ౾ฆ

ීದฆಗಳย౵ ಕ෈౯ಣದ ಅൽฆ ඛವბಹ൏ ඛೕൟ-2025” ಎಂಬ ಪ౳෥൐ತ ౽ಯბඛವბಹ൏

เඋನ (Standard Operating Procedure-2025)ವඝ౬ งඪ๯ವ ಪ౳๬౨ವචಯඝ౬ ෨ಖ౲

౽ಯბඛವბಹ൏ඌ౽ค,

ಕකბಟಕ

ಜಲ๬คಡ

෱ಡั

ಇವฆ

ಸ౽ბರದ

ಪค๏ೕยචಡ ಸย౵๭ฆ൞౨ฉ.

ฃಜ౲ದ ౾ฆීದฆಗಳย౵ ಕ෈౯ಣದ ಅൽคನ ಆಮൿ/ ರර౨ ಚഖವഔಃಗಳඝ౬ ඬನ:

ඩ౳ฏ෗๯โದคಂದ

ฃಜ౲ದย౵

ජಸಜბಕ฿ಜ

ಲಭ౲เฆವ

ಕ෈౯ಣದ

ಅൽคನ

ಪค൏ಮ౽ค෴ದ

ಬಳಃ

๬ಧ౲฿ಞತ౨ං

ಮൡ౨

ಇದคಂದ

ඃ๏ೕಯ

๻ಟ

ಅಂ൞ฃ๞ౣიೕಯ ෥ฆಕങౣಯย౵ ฿౲ඩರโ ಮತ౨๠ౣ ಬಲತำ౶ತ౨ං. ಈ ಕ౳ಮโ

ಕฃವั ಪ౳ඃಶದย౵ ඡರ ಮತ౨ ಪฌೕౘ ಉඅ౲ೕಗ ಅವ౽ಶಗಳඝ౬ ๱๞ౣ๯โದರ ೯൤ಡ

ಕฃವั ಸ෨ർಯದ ೧ೕವඣೕඩಯವඝ౬ ๯උค๯ತ౨ං. ಇದಲ౵ඃ ಈ ෩ಲಕ

ීದฆ ಆඋคತ ಅಛคಃಗัಡ ກ೉౞ನ ඲౳ೕ൞౺ಹ අฉ෷ತ౨ං.

ಈ ๼ನ౬วಯย౵ ಕකბಟಕ ౾ฆ ීದฆಗಳย౵ ಕ෈౯ಣದ ಅൽฆ ඛವბಹ൏ ඛೕൟ-

2025 ಎಂಬ ಪ౳෥൐ತ ౽ಯბඛವბಹ൏ เඋನ (Standard Operating Procedure-

2025)ವඝ౬

ಪค๏ೕย๭,

๸ීಧಪಟౣ

เเಧ

ಇมಒಗูಂൽಡ

ಸ෥สೕ೉๭ เเಧ ಇมಒಗಳ ಅ෗ඩ౳ಯವඝ౬ ಕರഴ ඛೕൟಯย౵ ಅಳವല๭,

ಕකბಟಕ

౾ฆ

ීದฆಗಳย౵

ಕ෈౯ಣದ

ಅൽฆ

ඛವბಹ൏

ඛೕൟ-2025

ಯඝ౬ ೦คತัಸฤ ಸ౽ბರโ ൟೕ෥ბඛ๭ൿ౪, ಅದฏ൤ ಈ ಃಳಉಡ ಆඃಶ.

ಸ౽ბರದ ಆඃಶ ๸ಒ౲:IDD/07/PSP/2024 ෍ಂಗิฆ, ൽකಂಕ:02.12.2025

ಪ౳๬౨ವචಯย౵ เವค๭ฆವ ಅಂಶಗಳ ๼ನ౬วಯย౵, ฃಜ౲ದ ౾ฆීದฆಗಳย౵

ಕ෈౯ಣದ ಅൽคನ ಆಮൿ/ ರර౨ ಚഖವഔಃಗಳඝ౬ ඬನ: ඩ౳ฏ෗๯ವ ಸฤ฿ಜ ಈ

ಃಳಉഽ൤ ಆඃ๏๭ං.

1. ಸ౽ბರದ ಆඃಶ ๸ಒ౲: สೕಇ 186 ඪಎ๺ ඪ 2010, ൽකಂಕ:26/07/2010 ಅඝ౬

๼ಂಪഷൽං.

2. ಕකბಟಕ ౾ฆ ීದฆಗಳย౵ ಕ෈౯ಣದ ಅൽฆ ඛವბಹ൏ ඛೕൟ-2025 ಎಂಬ ಪ౳෥൐ತ

౽ಯბඛವბಹ൏ เඋನ (Standard Operating Procedure-2025) ರඝ౬

ಅඝීಧದย౵ฆ๋൤ ೦คತั๭ං.

ಈ

ಆඃಶವඝ౬

ಆ൮ბಕ

ಇมಒಯ

ഔಪ౭൐

๸ಒ౲:ಆಇ

ๅಚ౞-

1/2024, ൽකಂಕ:26.03.2024, ౽ඞඝ ಇมಒಯ ഔಪ౭൐ ๸ಒ౲:ม 677 ಅ෗ 2025,

ൽකಂಕ:02-09-2025 , ฿൐ಜ౲ ಮൡ౨ ಅಛคಃ ಇมಒಯ ഔಪ౭൐ ๸ಒ౲: ๭ಐ 97 ಎಂಎಂಎಂ

2024, ൽකಂಕ:01/04/2025, ಉർಯ ಇมಒಯ ഔಪ౭൐ ๸ಒ౲: RD-LGP/19/2024,

ൽකಂಕ:20.05.2025, ಒะಡัತ ಇมಒಯ ಕಡತ ๸ಒ౲: ಐലല/7/PSP/2024(ූಗ-4)ರ

ඣೕഡ-7, ൽකಂಕ:12.11.2025 ಮൡ౨ ๬คಡ ಇมಒಯ ഔಪ౭൐ ๸ಒ౲: ഔല 232 ഔലಒ 2025,

ൽකಂಕ:18.11.2025 ರย౵ ඛೕലฆವ ಅ෗ඩ౳ಯಗಳನ౷ಯ ಮൡ౨ ಸ೉ವ ๸ඬಟದ ಪ౳ಕರಣ

๸ಒ౲: ๭.990/2025, ൽකಂಕ:27.11.2025 ರย౵ ඛೕലฆವ ಸಹಮൟಯ ෬ฉಡ ຄರല๭ං.

ಕකბಟಕ ฃಜ౲ඩಲರ ಆ೦ౢඝ๬ರ

ಮൡ౨ ಅವರ ກಸคನย౵,

(റ. ಎඨ.෱೩ಳ)

ಸ౽ბರದ ౽ಯბದ๏ბ,

෩ಲ๷ಲಭ౲ ಅ෗ไൽ౫, ීದฆ ಮൡ౨

ಒಳකഴ ಜಲ๬คಡ ಇมಒ.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA

Sub:

Implementation of the “Karnataka Non-Major Ports Iron Ore Handling Policy - 2025”

- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to be followed while exporting iron ore from

Non-Major ports of Karnataka.

Read 1. Government order No. PWD 186 PSP 2010, dt:26.07.2010.

2. Honʼble Supreme Court judgement in W.P. No.562/2009, dt:20-05-2022.

3. Proposal from Chief Executive Officer, Karnataka Maritime Board vide letter

NO. CEO/KMB-01/BM/2023,dt:13/11/2023.

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PREAMBLE:-

The State of Karnataka, possesses a coastline extending over 343.3 km. It features one Major

Port - New Mangalore Port Authority, which operates under the administration of the Ministry of

Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India and 13 Non-Major Ports, which functions under

the administrative control of the State Government through Karnataka Maritime Board.

Karnataka is one of the major iron ore producing state in the country, with primary iron ore

deposits available in the districts of Ballari, Chitradurga, Tumakuru, and Chikkamagaluru. The iron

ore export sector is a major source of revenue for the State's economy.

In the Government order read at (1) above to take effective necessary measures to prevent

the unauthorized/illegal transportation /export of minerals from the State, and to implement statutory

framework, prohibited the export of iron ore from the following 10 Non-Major ports exercising the

powers conferred to the state vide Indian Ports Act 1908 and the Karnataka Ports (Landing &

Shipping Fees) Act, 1961 (Karnataka Act 20 of 1961).

1. Karwar Port

2. Belekeri Port

3. Tadadi Port

4. Honnavar Port

5. Bhatkal Port

6. Kundapura Port

7. Malpe Port

8. Hangarkatta Port

9. Old Mangalore Port10. Padubidri Port

Hon’ble Supreme Court in the judgement read at (2) above in Writ Petition (Civil) No: 562/2009 as

directed as follows.

“We also grant permission to the applicants to export the iron ore and pellets manufactured from the

iron ore produced from the mines situated in the State of Karnataka, to countries abroad, as is being

done in the rest of Country, but strictly in terms of the extant policy of the Government of India “

The Chief Executive Officer, Karnataka Maritime Board in the letter read at (3)above has

stated that Karnataka Maritime Board (KMB) prepared a draft Standard Operating

Procedure (SOP) namely “Karnataka Non-Major Ports Iron Ore Handling Policy” and the said draft

SOP was placed before the 9^th Karnataka Maritime Board meeting, chaired by the Hon'ble Chief

Minister, Government of Karnataka and Chairman, Karnataka Maritime Board. After due

deliberations, it was resolved as follows:

RESOLVED THAT, CEO, KMB IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT THE STANDARD

OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) TO THE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PORTS &

INLAND

WATER

TRANSPORT

DEPARTMENT (IDP&IWT),

GOVERNMENT

KARNATAKA FOR APPROVAL.

As per the above board directions, the Chief Executive Officer, Karnataka Maritime Board has

submitted the proposal for implementation of -Karnataka Non-Major Ports Iron Ore Handling

Policy - 2025 to the Government for consideration.

Resuming the import/export of iron ore from the State's Non-Major ports will enable the

efficient utilization of naturally available iron ore in the State, there by bolstering the trade in the

national/international market. This will contribute to generate direct and indirect employment in the

coastal region as well as improve the livelihoods of the coastal community. Additionally, this would

encourage port led industries in the region, thereby substantially contributing to economic progress

of the state and the state exchequer.

In view of the above, after examining and consulting about the draft Karnataka Non-Major Ports

Iron Ore Handling Policy – 2025 with concerned various departments and after incorporating the

views of the various departments in the draft Karnataka Non-Major Ports Iron Ore Handling Policy –

2025 decision has been taken by the Government to formulate and adopt a Karnataka Non-Major Ports

Iron Ore Handling Policy – 2025 Hence the following order.

GOVERNMENT ORDER No. IDD 07 PSP 2024, BENGALURU, DATED: 02.12.2025

In view of the factors outlined in the proposal, the following orders have been issued to resume

import/export activities of iron ore in the minor ports of the state:

1. The Government Order No. PWD 186 PSP 2010, dt:26-07-2010, prohibiting the export of

iron ore from 10 minor ports of the State is withdrawn with immediate effect.

2. Implementation of the “Karnataka Non-Major Ports Iron Ore Handling Policy, 2025” –

Standard Operating Procedure for the export and import and trade of iron ore from the Non-

major Ports of the State as per Annexure.

The above order is issued with the concurrence of Finance Department vide Note No. FD 46

EXP1/2024, dt:26.03.2024; Law Department vide Note No:LAW-677 OPN/ 2025, dt:02.09.2025

Commerce and industries Department Vide Note No.CI 97 MMM 2024, dt:01.04.2025,

Revenue Department vide Note No. RD-LGP/19/2024,dt: 20.05.2025, Home Department vide Note-7

of file No: IDD/7/PSP/2024, dt:12.11.2025 and Transport Department vide Note No.232 TDO 2025,

dt:18.11.2025 and Cabinet Note Subject No.C-990/2025, held on 27.11.2025.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Karnataka

(Dr.N.Manjula)

Secretary to Government

Infrastructure Development, Ports and

Inland Water Transport Department

KARNATAKA MARITIME BOARD

GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA

Location of Non- Major Ports of Karnataka

1. Background Note on the Handling of Iron Ore at

Non-Major Ports of Karnataka.

1. Karnataka is one of the leading producers of iron ore in India. The

mining and export of iron ore have been important contributors to the

state's economy. The state's iron ore production in the financial year

2020-21 was estimated to be around 34 million tonnes. Iron ore

reserves are mainly found in Bellary, Chitradurga, Tumkur, and

Chikmagalur districts. Further, Iron ore has been exported through the

western coastal lines, and also through Karwar, Old Mangalore and

Belekeri ports in past.

2. The Karwar Port and Belekeri Port are Non-Major Ports under the

Karnataka Maritime Board, Government of Karnataka. These ports are

in operation for shipping activities since 1957-58. Commodities such as

Iron Ore, Manganese Ore, Timber, Industrial salt, etc., were handled at

Karwar and Belekeri Port. In the year 2003, due to the sudden rise in

the demand for Iron Ore from foreign countries especially from China,

the export of Iron Ore increased drastically. At Karwar Port, Iron Ore

was being loaded alongside the berth and anchorage, whereas at

Belekeri Port only anchorage loading through barges was operated.

3. Due to this, the Belekeri Port was earning a direct revenue of about ₹

15 Cr per annum. Further, the land at Karwar port was given on a rental

basis to registered stevedores. The Port was earning a direct revenue

of about ₹10 Cr per annum attributable to handling of Iron Ore only.

The Stevedores were receiving the Iron ore, stocking it in their

leased/rented land, and then loading it onto the ships for export after

the shipping bills were cleared by customs authorities.

4. In July 2010, on the recommendation of the Commerce and Industries

Department, to temporarily ban the export of Iron Ore through the

Non-Major Ports of the state vide DO Letter No. CI 162 MMM 2010, the

Public Works, Ports and Inland Water Transport Department banned

the export of Iron Ore through the Non-Major Ports of the state vide

GO No. PWD 186 PSP 2010 Dated: 26.07.2010.

5. The Iron Ore exports from Non-Major Ports of Karnataka are now

permitted vide Hon’ble Supreme Court order WRIT PETITION (CIVIL)

NO. 562 OF 2009 dated 20.05.2022 and all other IAs connected with

it. Hence there is a need for formulating standard operating procedure

(SOPs) for the handling of Iron ore through the Non- Major Ports of

Karnataka.

6. This document is the policy document which provides the guidelines

for handling of Iron Ore Non- major ports under the Karnataka

Maritime Board.

2. Eligibility for undertaking export of Iron ore

originating / excavated from the state of Karnataka

1. For

the

purpose

undertaking

Export

Iron

Ore

originating/excavated from Karnataka there shall be one time

registration by the Exporter concerned at the Directorate of Mines

and Geology by paying registration fee of Rs. 10,000/- and furnishing

all the necessary particulars including Import Export Certificate (IEC).

2. Exporter should submit the duly notarised undertaking on the stamp

paper stating that the Iron Ore procured from a leaseholder will not

sold / exchanged with any other person/entity within the Country.

3. After registration the Exporter will be registered under Integrated

Lease Management System (ILMS) in the Department of Mines and

Geology and is required to produce the permission letter from the

port authorities for storing the mineral in the premises of the port

duly indicating the rental time period for such storing transportation

therefrom and also with regard to the details of the destination.

4. Login and user id shall be issued to the Exporter by the Department

of Mines and Geology.

5. In respect of every application for obtaining bulk permit in case of

Export, the Lessee shall provide the registration details of exporter

to the jurisdictional office of the Department of Mines and Geology

and shall specifically mention in the application for permit that they

will export the mineral and shall keep a separate account for the

exported quantity and also mandatorily report the same to the

jurisdictional Deputy Director / Senior Geologist office of

Department of Mines and Geology which issues the permit.

6. The generated fines at various sponge iron plants may be allowed

for export. Such plants which are intending to export shall register

with the Directorate of Mines and Geology as an Exporter of Iron Ore

and abide by the conditions mentioned in the registration certificate.

The generated fines should be as per ratio mentioned in approved

letter of Government vide No:CI 09 MMM 2019, dated:27.02.2019.

7. The Export of Iron ore shall be allowed only from the Lessee or

the Beneficiation Units. If the Iron Ore is transported by road, Radio

Frequency Identification (RFID) should be compulsory. Necessary

facility for checking RFIDs should be provided in ports.

8. ILMS may be integrated with the software designed by Infrastructure

Development Ports and Inland Water Transport (IDP & IWT) /any

authority on behalf of IDP & IWT for export of Iron Ore.

9. Other conditions as listed in the Mines and Minerals Development

and Regulation Act (MMDR) act and relevant State acts amended

from time to time to regulate the mineral sector including the iron

ore shall be mandatorily complied with for enabling comprehensive

export of Iron Ore from Karnataka.

3. Karnataka Non-Major Ports Iron Ore Export Policy 2025.

1. The Policy will cover the export, import and trade of Iron Ore and will

apply to all Non-Major Ports of Karnataka Maritime Board (KMB).

2. The Land allotment will be done on the application of the party as

per the Karnataka Minor Ports Land Allotment Guidelines -2020.

3. Land allotment will be done on the application of the party on a first

come first serve basis on compliance with all applicable formalities.

4. Land plots will be allotted to the Indian Exporters having valid

registration with the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)

and an IE Code having no previous dues with the Port with

authorization from custom authorities. At the end of the license

period, the plot is required to be handed over to the Port in vacant

condition and in non-damaged condition.

5. For availing this facility, the licensee shall give a commitment of

handling through allotted land for a minimum of 30,000 MT of cargo

p.a. (hereinafter referred to as MGT per annum and the minimum

area for allotment will be 1,000 sq.m.

6. In addition to the deposit covered under the land allotment, the

licensee of such plots shall provide an MGT Deposit equivalent to

110% wharfage charges of the annual MGT applicable for Iron Ore

along with GST. The MGT Deposit will be released after the

completion of the license period subject to fulfillment of MGT and

adjustment of dues & damages, if any.

7. If any licensee requires additional land, such land will be allotted in

parcels of 500 sq.m subject to availability. For each such allotment,

an additional MGT (calculated pro-rata) backed by a fresh MGT

deposit will be required.

8. Further, the license will be granted subject to payment of all

outstanding dues including towards shortfall of MGT and submission

of fresh MGT deposit or renewal of the MGT deposit for the next

license.

9. If the licensee fails to fulfill the MGT, then the licensee will be

required to pay the amount equivalent to the applicable wharfage

including GST in respect of the shortfall quantity, failing which, the

MGT Deposit will be encashed for the said amount.

10. In the event, the licensee fails to fulfill the MGT, a fresh license of the

plot may be reallotted further for a similar period against the specific

request of the licensee and subject to payment of shortfall

amount/encashment of MGT deposit and upon submission of the

fresh MGT deposit (in case of encashment of the earlier MGT deposit)

or renewal of the existing MGT deposit (in case the licensee pays the

shortfall amount).

11. Any modifications in the policy may be affected and implemented

with the approval of the Karnataka Maritime Board immediately,

followed by later publication in the State Gazette.

4. Terms and Conditions of Allotment

1. Subletting/under

letting/parting/transfer/assignment

the

licensing space shall not be allowed under any circumstances. The

licensee shall be required to utilize the allotted land for the purpose

of storage of cargo only. No change in the purpose of utilization that

is stored will be allowed.

2. The cargo is permitted for admittance based on the allotment to

the assigned plot which shall be in the custody, risk, and cost of the

respective exporter or Clearing and Forwarding Agents (C&F agents)

on behalf of the exporter or stevedores. KMB shall not take custody

of export cargo.

3. The Exporter or the C&F Agent (on behalf of the exporter) or

Stevedore shall file Shipping Bill and other related documents to

Custom Authorities. An application along with an indemnity Bond

from the Exporter indemnifying Karnataka Maritime Board (all its

members as well as employees) from all disputes arising out of the

export of the said consignment and including the consequences of

the proceedings passed by Civil or Criminal courts in respect of the

cargo prior to or after its shipment shall be filed. Exporters should

also declare that the cargo is free from all encumbrances including

attachments or injunctions or decrees or orders passed by any Civil

or Criminal courts or statutory authorities restraining the export of

the said cargo including Legal and Financial obligations also

covering claims arising out of accidents and third-party property

damage. The indemnity Bond has to be furnished on non-judicial

stamp paper of value not less than Rs.100 before the allotment as

well as before the shipment.

4. Cargo admittance by trucks shall be through the RFID system of Port

and the exporter has to link 1) IE Code, 2) Allotment Number, 3)

Department of Mines & Geology Permit details to each Truck

admitted and 4) Indemnity bond indemnifying Karnataka Maritime

Board (all its members as well as employees) from all disputes arising

out of the export of the said consignment 5) Proof of MGT deposits

which is equivalent to 110% wharfage charges.

5. The Exporter or C&F agent or Stevedore has to demarcate the

allotted area displaying the Exporter's name. The cargo stacked in

the plot remains at the parties’ risk and responsibility and the KMB

(all its members as well as employees) is not liable for any theft or

shortage of cargo. Infringement of the cargo of any other licensee

will lead to the termination of the license.

6. The Exporter/ C&F agent / Stevedore has to give a detailed

declaration of date-wise aggregation of cargo in the plot every week

certified by a recognized surveyor. After sailing of every vessel, within

48 hours, the exporter should give the draft survey report and the

statement of cargo balance in the allotted plot.

7. The exporter has to pay the wharfage charges for the entire booking

quantity in advance prior to the berthing of the vessel along with

duly certified permits issued by the Department of Mines & Geology

for the quantity of shipment.

8. After realization of wharfage charges, the vessel may be berthed,

and export of cargo may be permitted after receipt of the “Let Export

and allowed for shipment Order from Customs”. In the case of

coastal shipping, exporters will be required to produce a “coastal bill

of lading”.

9. The license fee will be charged from the date of allotment of the

plot. The license fee for the same shall be paid before the occupation

date of land/ due date of the license; failing which penal interest @

SBI MCLR +2% will be levied till the payment is received. In, any case

the payment should not be delayed beyond 15 days from the

occupation date or due date.

10. The license is terminable on 7 days written notice on either side,

neither party shall have any right of any claim on the other on

account of such termination.

11. In addition to payment of the license fee as per the SOR, the licensee

shall pay all applicable taxes.

12. If it is observed at any stage that a licensee has indulged in corrupt/

fraudulent/collusive/coercive

practice

has

produced

forged/misrepresented documents, the license of such agency shall

be terminated with immediate effect and its Security Deposit shall be

forfeited and the MGT Deposit shall be encashed by the Port. Further,

such agency shall be banned for future business in Karnataka.

13. Encroachment or unauthorized occupation of land etc. by the

licensee even after giving notice by the Port will involve a liability to

pay a penalty at the rate of three times the scheduled license fee. If

any damage is caused, the licensee shall be liable to make good the

damages at his own cost and arrangement to the satisfaction of the

port.

14. If the licensee fails to remove cargo from the encroached area in spite

of notice to do so, the license will be terminated, and the cargo will

be auctioned as per the regulations of the Department of Mines and

Geology under the Government of Karnataka and the Licensee fee

will be recovered.

15. Licensee has to bear the license fee as and when the Schedule of

Rates is revised.

16. The licensee shall not cause any damage to KMB Properties.

17. The licensee shall agree to comply with all rules and directions issued

by the KMB from time to time. Exporters/C&F Agents/Stevedore

should strictly adhere to Standard Operating Procedures on safe

handling as per Dock Safety Regulations.

18. The Licensee shall ensure that all labourers/workers engaged are duly

registered with the Labour Department, in accordance with the

extent rules and regulations of the Government of Karnataka and the

Government of India. A comprehensive and up-to-date database of

such labourers/workers shall be maintained by the Licensee at all

times. Furthermore, the Licensee shall implement all necessary

labour welfare measures to safeguard the health, safety, and security

of the workforce, in compliance with relevant statutory provisions

and best industry practices.

19. The Exporters/C&F Agents/Stevedore have to ensure that the

Workers /labourers deployed by them use the toilets and follow

proper methods for waste disposal in the wharf. Strict action will be

taken if the workers/labourers are found indulging in open

defecation.

20. To manage the inflow and outflow of large volumes of trucks, the

licensee/exporter shall be responsible for identifying and arranging

designated parking and holding areas outside the port premises to

avoid congestion. The licensee/exporter shall prepare and

implement a functional Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for

vehicle traffic management, and road congestion caused by trucks

carrying iron ore in consultation with Police Department.

21. The Exporters/C&F Agents/Stevedore have to ensure that the

vehicles and equipment used for transportation and handling are

having valid Fitness Certificates and are always manned by the driver

and cleaner/helper during the stay at the port. It must be ensured

that the trucks/vehicle transporting cargo should not be overloaded

beyond the stipulated load limit.

22. The licensee shall have to comply with all stipulations and

requisitions which may from time to time may be made by the

Government or any other statutory authority. The licensee shall

obtain all statutory clearances required during the license period.

KMB and/or Port shall not take any responsibility in these matters.

23. The licensee shall not construct any building or convenience on the

allotted land.

24. The licensee shall follow safety norms as may be prescribed by the

competent authority and take all necessary measures for ensuring

the safety of men, materials and machinery. Save all net should be

used for shore-to-ship operations which should be in good condition

and properly fastened.

25. The Licensee has to take all necessary measures to cover/secure the

cargo during handling to mitigate dust pollution and follow anti-

pollution, anti-spillage and environmentally friendly measures.

Failure to observe environmental and safety norms can lead to

penalties including cancellation of license. Licensee to make a proper

approach road to the plot and shall make arrangements to clean the

road and drains falling in their jurisdiction regularly.

26. The

Exporters/C&F

Agents/Stevedore

shall

adopt

adequate

containment measures to prevent water and air pollution arising

from iron ore storage and transportation, especially during monsoon

season. The licensee shall be responsible for obtaining necessary

pollution control clearances from Karnataka State Pollution Control

Board (KSPCB). All operations must comply with air and water

pollution standards as notified by the KSPCB. KMB shall not be held

liable for environmental violations by the licensee/exporter.

27. A composite check-post may be established at the entrance of the

port, comprising officials or representatives from the Departments of

Mines and Geology, Forest, Police, Regional Transport Office (RTO),

and Commercial Taxes. The purpose of the check-post shall be to

verify the authenticity of the exporter and to ensure that all necessary

permits, approvals, and registrations required for iron ore export are

duly in place.

28. Cargo must be kept covered with tarpaulin and a garland of bags in

3 layers must be placed around to prevent slippages of cargo to

drain. It has to be ensured that seepage from the stack must be

channeled to the settling Pond. The stack should be away from the

drainage at least 2 meters and the approach of the plot is free from

blockage of water. The height of the stack shall not be more than 4

meters failing which allotment will be cancelled.

29. Licensee should not create any inconvenience to the Port Operations,

in any form.

30. Request for waiver of above said terms with regard to license fee or

extension will not be accepted.

31. All operations starting from Entry of Rakes/Trucks shall be monitored

through CCTV including storage of cargo and the port will deploy

additional

security

personnel

for

supervision

and

mapping/monitoring of the stack through drone-based surveillance

may be undertaken. The Port will provide adequate high mast towers

for illumination for night operations.

32. Pollution Mitigation, Safety, and Supervision Fees @ Rs 13 per Ton

on MGT Quantity to be deposited with the port officer or equivalent

authority before allotment.

33. In case of any dispute with regard to the interpretation of any of the

clauses in this policy, the licensee shall bring it to the notice of the

Port Officer and the decision of the KMB shall be final and binding

on the licensee.

5. Checklist of Mandatory Documents to be submitted under the policy

1. At the time of land allotment.

1. Application for Land Allotment as per the guidelines by the KMB.

2. Self-attested copy of the registration with the Department of

Mines and Geology

3. Self-Attested Copy of IEC Certificate

4. No dues certificate from the Karnataka Maritime Board

5. No dues certificate from the Custom Authorities

6. Receipt of payment of MGT Deposit, License fees with Security

Deposit, and pollution Mitigation, Safety, and Supervision Fees

as per estimated on MGT.

7. Indemnity Bond executed on Non-Judicial Stamp paper of value of

not less than Rs.100 from Exporter in the prescribed format

(Annexure-A)

2. At the Time of Shipment

1. Exporter or his agent has to give a declaration of date-wise

aggregation of cargo every week certified by a recognized

surveyor.

2. Shipping Bill and other related documents.

3. Duly certified Permits/clearance from the Department of Mines &

Geology for the shipment.

4. Let Export order from customs and other statutory clearances. In

the case of coastal shipping “coastal bill of lading” will be required.

5. Draft Survey Report and statement of cargo balance in the allotted

plot within 48 hours of vessel sailing.

6. Indemnity Bond executed on Non-Judicial Stamp paper of value of

not less than Rs.100 from, Exporter in the prescribed format

(Annexure-A)

Policy for Handling of Iron Ore at the Non- Major Ports

1. Out of 13 non-major ports in Karnataka, two ports, i.e. Old Mangalore

and Karwar, are currently operational. Handling of Iron ore shall not

be permitted at the berth of Old Mangalore port which is on the city

side whereas handling of Iron ore shall be permitted on Bengre side

of Old Mangalore Port.

2. Karwar can be utilized for loading Iron ore vessels to permissible

drafts (alongside berth) and at anchorage. However, priority will be

given to containers and clean cargo vessels (food grains, Fertilizer,

timber, project cargo, RO-RO, and all other cargoes falling under this

category) at the port.

3. A dedicated berth at Manki shall be developed by the KMB. Hence,

Iron-ore handling from Manki shall be allowed at this dedicated

berth post completion of the construction.

4. There are 3 non-major ports i.e., Pavinakurve, Keni, and Honnavar

which are being developed under PPP. For these ports, handling/

trade of Iron Ore is permitted subject to compliance with this policy.

Annexure-A

INDEMNITY BOND

(to be executed in Non-Judicial Stamp paper of not less than Rs. 100 at the time

of shipment/land allotment)

This deed of indemnity is executed by (Firm

Name)

Represented

its

(Designation) Sri/Smt.

Duly authorized

under

(Board Resolution / Partnership Deed dated / PoA dated

having its office at

hereinafter referred to as 'Indemnifier' which expression shall unless repugnant to

the context or meaning thereof, include its successors, Administrator, representatives

and permitted assignees in favor of Karnataka Maritime Board, Karwar hereinafter

referred to as 'Indemnified' which expression shall unless repugnant to the context or

meaning thereof include its representatives and assignees, etc.

Whereas the indemnified herein has allotted to the indemnifier herein vacant plot/

land measuring in KMB port units on terms and conditions set out interalia in the

allotment letter dated

for a period from

issue

per

the

Karnataka Non-Major Ports Iron Ore Handling Policy 2025

AND Whereas, the clauses in the terms and conditions of the above-mentioned

allotment letter provide for indemnifying the Indemnified by the Indemnifier for any

loss, damage, claim or action arising out of the acts of Indemnifier during the period

of allotment.

AND Whereas, the Indemnifier hereby irrevocably agrees to Indemnify the

Indemnified and keep harmless from and against all or any claims, demands,

proceedings, costs, charges, and expenses whatsoever in respect thereof or in relation

thereto and the indemnified shall be at liberty to deduct or adjust the said loss or costs

as the case may be from the security deposit amount or any other amounts of the

indemnifier by the indemnified for an amount that the indemnified may be called

upon to pay towards claims, demands, proceedings, costs, charges, and expenses

whatsoever in respect of or in relation to the allotment referred to above without any

reference to the Indemnifier.

The Indemnifier agrees to comply with all rules and directions issued by Port from

time to time and strictly adhere to Standard Operating Procedures on Safe Handling

as per Dock Safety Regulations. The Indemnifier agrees to ensure that the Workers

/laborers deployed by them use the toilets and follow the proper method for waste

disposal in the wharf.

The Indemnifier agrees to ensure that the vehicles and equipment used for

transportation and handling have valid Fitness Certificates and are manned by the

driver and cleaner or helper at all times during the stay at the Port and the trucks or

vehicles transporting cargo should not be overloaded beyond the stipulated load

limited.

The Indemnifier agrees to comply with all or any other applicable legislation or other

statutory Rules and Regulations whatsoever in force if these are applicable. Any

obligations finding or otherwise missed under any statutory enactments rules &

regulations there under shall be the responsibility of the Indemnifier and the

Indemnified will have no responsibility for the same.

ln addition to complying with the above, the Indemnifier hereby undertakes to

Indemnify the Indemnified against all disputes arising out of the export of the said

consignment and including the consequences of the proceedings passed by Civil or

Criminal courts in respect of the cargo prior to or after its shipment in the vessel

(vessel name / VCN) The cargo is free - from all encumbrances including

attachments/injunction/decree/orders passed by any Civil or Criminal courts or

statutory authorities restraining the export of the said cargo including Legal and

Financial obligations also covering claims arising out of accidents and third party

property damage for which the Indemnified and its officers / representation are in no

way responsible.

For

INDEMNIFIER

(Signature with Name and Designation) Company

Seal

Station:

Date:



Signature with Name, Designation & Address\



Signature

with

Name,

Designation

Address

DEFINITIONS (In this policy)



‘MGT’ means Minimum Guarantee Throughput



‘KMB’ means Karnataka Maritime board



‘Ports’ under this policy means such non-major ports declared by

Government of Karnataka under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section

4 of the Indian Ports Act, 1908 (Central Act XV of 1908)



'Government' means the Government of Karnataka



‘GST’ means Goods and Services Tax



‘SoR’ means Schedule of Rates, means schedule detailing the various

dues such as port dues, landing and shipping dues, license fee, ground

rent, shed rent, waterfront charges, vehicle entry fee, weighbridge

charges, hire charges, bunkering charges, pilotage dues, berthing dues

etc., and the rate at which they are levied as defined by Karnataka Ports

Landing and Shipping fees as revised from time to time.



‘EC’ means Encumbrance Certificate.



‘SBI MCLR’ means State bank of India Marginal Cost of Lending Rates



‘IE code’ means Import Export Code.



‘Coastal shipping' means movement of cargoes by ship between

ports of the same country.



‘Hinterland' means geographical region providing cargo to the port



‘Port operator’ means the individual or group or the company or their

authorised agency that develops or promotes and / or operates the

port; ‘port user’ means the individual or group or the company or their

authorised agency who uses the services of the port.

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