Section53
The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021

Power of Central Government to issue directions

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 53 of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 deals with power of Central Government to issue directions. Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this Chapter, the Board shall in discharge of its functions under this Act, be bound by such directions on question of policy as the Central Government may give in writing from time to time: Provided that the Board shall be given an opportunity to exp The Act came into force on 03 Nov 2021.

(1) Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this Chapter, the Board shall in discharge of its functions under this Act, be bound by such directions on question of policy as the Central Government may give in writing from time to time:

Provided that the Board shall be given an opportunity to express its views before any direction is given under this sub-section.

(2) The decision of the Central Government on whether a question is one of the policy or not shall be final and binding on the Board.

Section 53, The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 (Act 1 of 2021).

Questions about Section 53

What does Section 53 of the Major Port Authorities Act deal with?

Section 53 of the Major Port Authorities Act is headed "Power of Central Government to issue directions". Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this Chapter, the Board shall in discharge of its functions under this Act, be bound by such directions on question of policy as the Central Government may give in writing from time to time: Provided that the Board shall be given an opportunity to exp

How do I find court cases under Section 53 of the Major Port Authorities Act?

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When did Section 53 of the Major Port Authorities Act come into force?

Section 53 of the Major Port Authorities Act, cited as Major Port Authorities Act 53, 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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