Section34
The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021

Endorsements to be made on security itself

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 34 of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 deals with endorsements to be made on security itself. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 15 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (26 of 1881), no endorsement of a port security, which is transferable by endorsement, shall be valid unless made by the signature of the holder inscribed on the back of the security itself. The Act came into force on 03 Nov 2021.

Notwithstanding anything contained in section 15 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (26 of 1881), no endorsement of a port security, which is transferable by endorsement, shall be valid unless made by the signature of the holder inscribed on the back of the security itself.

Section 34, The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 (Act 1 of 2021).

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Questions about Section 34

What does Section 34 of the Major Port Authorities Act deal with?

Section 34 of the Major Port Authorities Act is headed "Endorsements to be made on security itself". Notwithstanding anything contained in section 15 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (26 of 1881), no endorsement of a port security, which is transferable by endorsement, shall be valid unless made by the signature of the holder inscribed on the back of the security itself.

How do I find court cases under Section 34 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 34, section 34 Major Port Authorities Act, section 34 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.

What should I read with Section 34 of the Major Port Authorities Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Negotiable Instruments Act 15 (Indorsement), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 34 of the Major Port Authorities Act come into force?

Section 34 of the Major Port Authorities Act, cited as Major Port Authorities Act 34, 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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