Website Policies

This website is designed, updated and maintained by Inland Waterways Authority of India, Ministry of Ports Shipping & Waterways, Government of India. Though all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the content on this website, the same should not be construed as a statement of law or used for any legal purposes. In case of any ambiguity or doubts, users are advised to verify/check with the Inland Waterways Authority of India and/or other source(s), and to obtain appropriate professional advice. Under no circumstances will Inland Waterways Authority of India be liable for any expense, loss or damage including, without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any expense, loss or damage whatsoever arising from use, or loss of use, of data, arising out of or in connection with the use of this website. These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Indian Laws. Any dispute arising under these terms and conditions shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of India. The information posted on this website could include hypertext links or pointers to information created and maintained by non-Government / private organizations. Inland Waterways Authority of India is providing these links and pointers solely for your information and convenience. When you select a link to an outside website, you are leaving the Inland Waterways Authority of India website and are subject to the privacy and security policies of the owners/sponsors of the outside website. Inland Waterways Authority of India, does not guarantee the availability of such linked pages at all times. Inland Waterways Authority of India cannot authorize the use of copyrighted materials contained in linked websites. Users are advised to request such authorization from the owner of the linked website. Inland Waterways Authority of India, does not guarantee that linked websites comply with Indian Government Web Guidelines.

As a general rule, this website does not collect Personal Information about you when you visit the site. You can generally visit the site without revealing Personal Information, unless you choose to provide such information.

This website records your visit and logs the following information for statistical purposes your server's address; the name of the top-level domain from which you access the Internet (for example: .gov, .com, .in, etc.) the type of browser you use; the date and time you access the site; the pages you have accessed and the documents downloaded and the previous Internet address from which you linked directly to the site. We will not identify users or their browsing activities, except when a law enforcement agency may exercise a warrant to inspect the service provider's logs.

A cookie is a piece of software code that an internet web site sends to your browser when you access information at that site. This site does not use cookies.

Your email address will only be recorded if you choose to send a message. It will only be used for the purpose for which you have provided it and will not be added to a mailing list. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and will not be disclosed, without your consent.

If you are asked for any other Personal Information you will be informed how it will be used if you choose to give it. If at any time you believe the principles referred to in this privacy statement have not been followed, or have any other comments on these principles, please notify the webmaster through the contact us page.

Material featured on this site may be reproduced free of charge in any format or media without requiring specific permission. This is subject to the material being reproduced accurately and not being used in a derogatory manner or in a misleading context. Where the material is being published or issued to others, the source must be prominently acknowledged. However, the permission to reproduce this material does not extend to any material on this site, which is identified as being the copyright of a third party. Authorisation to reproduce such material must be obtained from the copyright holders concerned.

Links to External Websites/Portals

At many places in this website, you shall find links to other websites/portals. This links have been placed for your convenience. Inland Waterways Authority of India is not responsible for the contents and reliability of the linked websites and does not necessarily endorse the views expressed in them. Mere presence of the link or its listing on this website should not be assumed as endorsement of any kind. We cannot guarantee that these links will work all the time and we have no control over availability of linked pages.

Links to Inland Waterways Authority of India, Website by other Websites/Portals

Prior permission is required before hyperlink are directed from any website/portal to this site. Permission for the same, stating the nature of the content on the pages from where the link has to be given and the exact language of the hyperlink should be obtained by sending a request to stake holder.

We are committed to ensure that the website of India is accessible to all users irrespective of device in use, technology or ability. It has been built, with an aim, to provide maximum accessibility and usability to its visitors. As a result, this website can be viewed from a variety of devices, such as web-enabled mobile devices, PDAs, and so on. We have put in our best efforts to ensure that all information on this website is accessible to people with disabilities. For example, a user with visual disability can access this website using technologies, such as screen readers and magnifiers. We also aim to be standards compliant and follow principles of usability and universal design, which should help all visitors of this website. Part of the information in the Portal is also made available through links to external Web sites. External Web sites are maintained by the respective departments who are responsible for making these sites accessible.