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The Goa Ferries Act, 1990

Short title, extent and commencement

In force Act 9 of 1990 As on 15 Oct 2026

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Act 9 of 1990 Instruments 1

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Section 1 of the Goa Ferries Act, 1990 deals with short title, extent and commencement. This Act may be called the Goa Ferries Act, 1990.

(1) This Act may be called the Goa Ferries Act, 1990.

(2) It extends to the whole of the State of Goa.

(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

Section 1, The Goa Ferries Act, 1990 (Act 9 of 1990).

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Questions about Section 1

What does Section 1 of the Goa Ferries Act deal with?

Section 1 of the Goa Ferries Act is headed "Short title, extent and commencement". This Act may be called the Goa Ferries Act, 1990.

How do I find court cases under Section 1 of the Goa Ferries Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: GOA Ferries Act 1990 1, section 1 GOA Ferries Act 1990, section 1 of the Goa Ferries Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 1 of the Goa Ferries Act, and has it changed?

The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently Notifications under the provisions of the Goa Ferries Act, 1990 (Act 9 of 1990) (1990).

When was the Goa Ferries Act enacted?

Goa Ferries Act was enacted in 1990 as Act 9 of 1990. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

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