Section35
The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021

Endorser of security not liable for amount thereof

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 35 of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 deals with endorser of security not liable for amount thereof. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (26 of 1881), a person shall not by reason only of his having endorsed any port security be liable to pay any monies due, either as principal or as interest thereunder. The Act came into force on 03 Nov 2021.

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (26 of 1881), a person shall not by reason only of his having endorsed any port security be liable to pay any monies due, either as principal or as interest thereunder.

Section 35, The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 (Act 1 of 2021).

Questions about Section 35

What does Section 35 of the Major Port Authorities Act deal with?

Section 35 of the Major Port Authorities Act is headed "Endorser of security not liable for amount thereof". Notwithstanding anything contained in the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (26 of 1881), a person shall not by reason only of his having endorsed any port security be liable to pay any monies due, either as principal or as interest thereunder.

How do I find court cases under Section 35 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 35, section 35 Major Port Authorities Act, section 35 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 35 of the Major Port Authorities Act come into force?

Section 35 of the Major Port Authorities Act, cited as Major Port Authorities Act 35, 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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