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The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021

Power of Central Government to restore or complete works at cost 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 Cited by 1 provision

Section 47 of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 deals with power of Central Government to restore or complete works at cost of Board. If, at any time, the Central Government is of the opinion that the inaction by any Board in repairing, completing, restoring, carrying out or providing any work or appliance mentioned in sub-section (2) has led to a grave emergency, the Central Government may cause such work to be restored or comple The Act came into force on 03 Nov 2021.

(1) If, at any time, the Central Government is of the opinion that the inaction by any Board in repairing, completing, restoring, carrying out or providing any work or appliance mentioned in sub-section (2) has led to a grave emergency, the Central Government may cause such work to be restored or completed or carried out, or such repairs to be carried out or such appliance to be provided and the cost of any such restoration, completion, construction, repair or provision shall be paid by the concerned Board from and out of the monies credited to its general account.

(2) The following actions or omissions may be considered to have led to grave emergency under sub-section (1), if any Board—

(a) allows any work or appliance constructed or provided by, or vested in, the Board to fall into disrepair; or

(b) does not, within a reasonable time, complete any work commenced by the Board or included in any estimate sanctioned by the Central Government; or

(c) does not, after due notice in writing, proceed to carry out effectually any work or repair or provide any appliance which is necessary in the opinion of the Central Government for the purposes of this Act.

Section 47, The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 (Act 1 of 2021).

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  1. s. 49 Laying of report

Questions about Section 47

What does Section 47 of the Major Port Authorities Act deal with?

Section 47 of the Major Port Authorities Act is headed "Power of Central Government to restore or complete works at cost of Board". If, at any time, the Central Government is of the opinion that the inaction by any Board in repairing, completing, restoring, carrying out or providing any work or appliance mentioned in sub-section (2) has led to a grave emergency, the Central Government may cause such work to be restored or comple

How do I find court cases under Section 47 of the Major Port Authorities Act?

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What should I read with Section 47 of the Major Port Authorities Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 47 of the Major Port Authorities Act come into force?

Section 47 of the Major Port Authorities Act, cited as Major Port Authorities Act 47, 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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