The Paradip Port Authority (PPA), on March 27, 2026, issued an office order pursuant to Board Resolution No. 228/2025-26 passed in its meeting dated March 20, 2026. The decision aligns with clarifications issued by the Ministry of Railways regarding terminal operations at PEQP Siding.
As per the order, PPA has discontinued the levy of terminal charges at PEQP Siding with effect from March 20, 2026. Additionally, the Authority will cease all operational and commercial activities related to rail operations at the siding, including placement and release of rakes in FOIS and gate operations. It has also been clarified that since the infrastructure is developed by the concessionaire, no future capital or operational expenditure will be incurred from the port’s account.
Further, PPA will now collect revenue share or royalty from the concessionaire, PEQCTPL, on terminal charges at the prescribed rate under the Concession Agreement, recognizing that such terminal charges form part of the concessionaire’s revenue.
[Office Order No. TD/TM/RLY/GEN-58 (XIII)/566]
