Section46
The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021

Power of Central Government to order survey or examination of works of Board

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 46 of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 deals with power of Central Government to order survey or examination of works of Board. The Central Government may, at any time, order a local survey or examination of any works of the Board, or the intended site thereof and the cost of such survey and examination shall be borne and paid by the Board from and out of the monies credited to its general account. The Act came into force on 03 Nov 2021.

The Central Government may, at any time, order a local survey or examination of any works of the Board, or the intended site thereof and the cost of such survey and examination shall be borne and paid by the Board from and out of the monies credited to its general account.

Section 46, The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 (Act 1 of 2021).

Questions about Section 46

What does Section 46 of the Major Port Authorities Act deal with?

Section 46 of the Major Port Authorities Act is headed "Power of Central Government to order survey or examination of works of Board". The Central Government may, at any time, order a local survey or examination of any works of the Board, or the intended site thereof and the cost of such survey and examination shall be borne and paid by the Board from and out of the monies credited to its general account.

How do I find court cases under Section 46 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 46, section 46 Major Port Authorities Act, section 46 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 46 of the Major Port Authorities Act come into force?

Section 46 of the Major Port Authorities Act, cited as Major Port Authorities Act 46, 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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