Kolkata Port needs to review tariff policy

The Kolkata Port, which is grappling with old infrastructure and suffering from the lowest draft, need to review the existing tariff policy, a study has said. ´There is a need to review the existing tariff policy with special reference to phasing of cross subsidies and suggest ways for adoption of a more realistic tariff policy for the port sector,´ the study by ASSOCHAM-ICAI said. Besides, the role of the Traffic Authority for Major Ports may be reviewed with a view to make suitable recommendations, the study noted. The study also slammed the port for poor quality of services and business attitude along with over staffing and lack of capacity.