Section52
The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021

Remedies of Government in respect of loans made to 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 52 of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 deals with remedies of Government in respect of loans made to Board. The Central Government or a State Government, from the date of commencement of this Act, shall have, in respect of loans made by it to the Board or of loans made to any other authority for the repayment of which the Board is legally liable on such commencement, the same remedies and priority as appl The Act came into force on 03 Nov 2021.

(1) The Central Government or a State Government, from the date of commencement of this Act, shall have, in respect of loans made by it to the Board or of loans made to any other authority for the repayment of which the Board is legally liable on such commencement, the same remedies and priority as applicable under the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963 (38 of 1963) as if this Act had not been passed.

(2) For prospective loans by the Central or State Governments or of loans made by any other authority, the remedies would be the same as available to the holders of port securities issued by the Board unless priority or greater rights are granted by the Board in respect of such loans within the respective loan agreements.

Section 52, The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 (Act 1 of 2021).

Questions about Section 52

What does Section 52 of the Major Port Authorities Act deal with?

Section 52 of the Major Port Authorities Act is headed "Remedies of Government in respect of loans made to Board". The Central Government or a State Government, from the date of commencement of this Act, shall have, in respect of loans made by it to the Board or of loans made to any other authority for the repayment of which the Board is legally liable on such commencement, the same remedies and priority as appl

How do I find court cases under Section 52 of the Major Port Authorities Act?

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When did Section 52 of the Major Port Authorities Act come into force?

Section 52 of the Major Port Authorities Act, cited as Major Port Authorities Act 52, 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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