Power of Central Government to exempt from obligation to use port assets
Section 50 of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 deals with power of Central Government to exempt from obligation to use port assets. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Central Government may, in the interest of security of the nation or on account of a grave emergency, by general or special order, from time to time, permit certain specified vessels or classes of vessels to discharge or ship goods or certain speci The Act came into force on 03 Nov 2021.
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Central Government may, in the interest of security of the nation or on account of a grave emergency, by general or special order, from time to time, permit certain specified vessels or classes of vessels to discharge or ship goods or certain specified goods or classes of goods, at such place in a Major Port or within the Major Port approaches, in such manner, during such period and subject to such payments to the concerned Board in relation to such Major Port or such Major Port approaches and on such conditions as the Central Government may think fit.
Section 50, The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 (Act 1 of 2021).
Questions about Section 50
What does Section 50 of the Major Port Authorities Act deal with?
Section 50 of the Major Port Authorities Act is headed "Power of Central Government to exempt from obligation to use port assets". Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Central Government may, in the interest of security of the nation or on account of a grave emergency, by general or special order, from time to time, permit certain specified vessels or classes of vessels to discharge or ship goods or certain speci
How do I find court cases under Section 50 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 50, section 50 Major Port Authorities Act, section 50 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 50 of the Major Port Authorities Act come into force?
Section 50 of the Major Port Authorities Act, cited as Major Port Authorities Act 50, 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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