Section23
The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021

Procedure when immovable property cannot be acquired by agreement

In force From 03 Nov 2021 Act 1 of 2021 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 1 of 2021 Ministry Ports, Shipping and Waterways Enacted 17 Feb 2021 In force 03 Nov 2021

Section 23 of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 deals with procedure when immovable property cannot be acquired by agreement. Where any immovable property is required for the purposes of the Board, the Central Government, or as the case may be, the State Government may, at the request of the Board, procure the acquisition thereof under the provisions of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Rehabilitation and The Act came into force on 03 Nov 2021.

Where any immovable property is required for the purposes of the Board, the Central Government, or as the case may be, the State Government may, at the request of the Board, procure the acquisition thereof under the provisions of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (30 of 2013) or any other law for the time being in force, and on payment by the Board, the compensation awarded under that Act and of the charges incurred by the Government in connection with the proceedings, the land shall vest in the Board.

Section 23, The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 (Act 1 of 2021).

Questions about Section 23

What does Section 23 of the Major Port Authorities Act deal with?

Section 23 of the Major Port Authorities Act is headed "Procedure when immovable property cannot be acquired by agreement". Where any immovable property is required for the purposes of the Board, the Central Government, or as the case may be, the State Government may, at the request of the Board, procure the acquisition thereof under the provisions of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Rehabilitation and

How do I find court cases under Section 23 of the Major Port Authorities 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: Major Port Authorities Act 23, section 23 Major Port Authorities Act, section 23 of the Major Port Authorities Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 23 of the Major Port Authorities Act come into force?

Section 23 of the Major Port Authorities Act, cited as Major Port Authorities Act 23, came into force on 03 Nov 2021, having been enacted on 17 Feb 2021. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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