Marking of wrecks
Section 21 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021 deals with marking of wrecks. The Central Government may, if considers necessary, give directions to any officer referred to in sub-section (1) of section 4 to mark any wreck in such manner as may be prescribed. The Act came into force on 31 Mar 2022.
The Central Government may, if considers necessary, give directions to any officer referred to in sub-section (1) of section 4 to mark any wreck in such manner as may be prescribed.
Section 21, The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021 (Act 20 of 2021).
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Questions about Section 21
What does Section 21 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act deal with?
Section 21 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act is headed "Marking of wrecks". The Central Government may, if considers necessary, give directions to any officer referred to in sub-section (1) of section 4 to mark any wreck in such manner as may be prescribed.
How do I find court cases under Section 21 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 21, section 21 Marine Aids to Navigation Act, section 21 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.
What should I read with Section 21 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 4 (Appointment of Director General, Deputy Director Generals and Directors), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 21 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act come into force?
Section 21 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act, cited as Marine Aids to Navigation Act 21, 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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