Q. Consider the following statements about The Land Port Authority of India:
1. The Land Port Authority of India is a statutory body.
2. It functions under Ministry of Home Affairs.
3. The Authority works to provide secure and efficient systems of cargo and passenger movements across international borders.
4. Kartarpur Sahib Corridor is constructed by Land Port Authority of India.
Which of the above given statement is/are correct?
The Land Port Authority of India is a statutory body. It was established under Land Ports Authority of India Act, 2010. Under the act, it has powers to undertake joint ventures to discharge its functions. It functions under Ministry of Home Affairs.
The Land Port Authority of India is responsible for managing border infrastructure. It creates, upgrades and maintains the integrated check posts and also border infrastructure.
The Authority works to provide secure and efficient systems of cargo and passenger movements across international borders. It also works to reduce the dwell time and trade transaction time and costs. It promotes people-to-people contact.
The Inland Custom Ports and Kartarpur Sahib Corridor were also constructed by Land Port Authority of India.
Source: ForumIAS
