Licensing of Container Depot Operators Act 2026 · As enacted · Part II · General Provisions
12. Rates and charges
Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.
Official translationFrom Department of Government Printing, unchanged
The Minister shall prescribe such rates and charges to be charged by a licensed container depot operator for the services rendered.
In determining such rates and charges under subsection (1), the Minister may consider the following: -
such rates and charges may be set at a level that allows for the recovery of the costs incurred in providing the service;
consideration may be given to the affordability of service, ensuring that rates and charges do not create undue financial hardship to the companies licensed under section 3 and the persons receiving the service;
such rates and charges shall be fair and reflect the value of the service provided to different types of users;
the process for determining such rates and charges shall be transparent, with opportunities for the companies licensed under section 3 and the persons receiving the service input and clear communication about how such rates and charges are calculated;
such rates and charges shall encourage the efficient use of services and resources; and
such rates and charges may align with the prevailing Tariff of Water Front Container
Terminals at the Colombo Port and broader government policy objectives, including social, economic, and environmental goals.
Before making regulations under subsection (1), the Minister shall publish the proposed rates and charges on the official website of the Ministry for comment to be made by the companies licensed under section 3 and other interested parties.
Upon the expiry of a period of not less than thirty days from the date of such publication on the website, the Minister shall consider all submissions made by the companies licensed under section 3 and other interested parties during such period.
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The Minister shall prescribe the procedure for, the collection of such rates and charges and monitoring the implementation of such regulations made under subsection (1).
The Director-General shall be responsible for monitoring the implementation of the regulations made under subsection (1).