Receipts relating to marine aids to navigation dues and their verification

Q: When did Section 26 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act come into force?

Section 26 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act, cited as Marine Aids to Navigation Act 26, 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.

In force From 31 Mar 2022 Act 20 of 2021 As on 21 Oct 2026

Act 20 of 2021 Ministry Ports, Shipping and Waterways Enacted 31 Jul 2020 In force 31 Mar 2022 Cited by 1 provision

Section 26 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021 deals with receipts relating to marine aids to navigation dues and their verification. The owner shall credit the marine aids to navigation dues into the account of the Central Government in such manner as may be prescribed. The Act came into force on 31 Mar 2022.

(1) The owner shall credit the marine aids to navigation dues into the account of the Central Government in such manner as may be prescribed.
(2) The payment of marine aids to navigation dues shall be verified by the proper officer in respect of.--
(a) the port at which the marine aids to navigation dues has been paid;
(b) the amount of the payment;
(c) the date on which the marine aids to navigation dues became payable; and
(d) the name, tonnage and other proper description of the ship in respect of which the payment is made,
for the purpose of granting clearance.
Section 26, The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021 (Act 20 of 2021).

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s. 46 Power of Central Government to make rules

Questions about Section 26

What does Section 26 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act deal with?

Section 26 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act is headed "Receipts relating to marine aids to navigation dues and their verification". The owner shall credit the marine aids to navigation dues into the account of the Central Government in such manner as may be prescribed.

How do I find court cases under Section 26 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 26, section 26 Marine Aids to Navigation Act, section 26 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 26 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 26 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act come into force?

Section 26 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act, cited as Marine Aids to Navigation Act 26, 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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