Power of Central Government to remove or alter obstructions to aids to navigation
Section 17 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021 deals with power of Central Government to remove or alter obstructions to aids to navigation. The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify restrictions on activities that interfere with or obstruct the operation of any aid to navigation within the specified distance of such aid to navigation. The Act came into force on 31 Mar 2022.
(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify restrictions on activities that interfere with or obstruct the operation of any aid to navigation within the specified distance of such aid to navigation.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, where the functioning of any aid to navigation or vessel traffic service is being obstructed, directly or indirectly, the Central Government may, if it deems fit, issue such directions as may be necessary for the removal or alteration of such obstruction.
Section 17, The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021 (Act 20 of 2021).
Questions about Section 17
What does Section 17 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act deal with?
Section 17 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act is headed "Power of Central Government to remove or alter obstructions to aids to navigation". The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify restrictions on activities that interfere with or obstruct the operation of any aid to navigation within the specified distance of such aid to navigation.
How do I find court cases under Section 17 of the Marine Aids to Navigation 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: Marine Aids to Navigation Act 17, section 17 Marine Aids to Navigation Act, section 17 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 17 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act come into force?
Section 17 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act, cited as Marine Aids to Navigation Act 17, came into force on 31 Mar 2022, having been enacted on 31 Jul 2020. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions479 words
- 15. Control of local aids to navigation by Central Government435 words
- 46. Power of Central Government to make rules368 words
- 52. Repeal and savings298 words
- 27. Assessment of marine aids to navigation dues and ascertainment of tonnage239 words
- 6. Central Advisory Committee203 words
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