Section29
The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021

Refusal of port clearance

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

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

Section 29 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021 deals with refusal of port clearance. The officer whose duty it is to grant a port clearance for any ship shall not grant the port clearance until the amount of marine aids to navigation dues payable in respect of the ship under this Act and of any fines imposed thereunder has been paid, or until security for the payment thereof has bee The Act came into force on 31 Mar 2022.

The officer whose duty it is to grant a port clearance for any ship shall not grant the port clearance until the amount of marine aids to navigation dues payable in respect of the ship under this Act and of any fines imposed thereunder has been paid, or until security for the payment thereof has been given to his satisfaction.

Section 29, The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021 (Act 20 of 2021).

Questions about Section 29

What does Section 29 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act deal with?

Section 29 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act is headed "Refusal of port clearance". The officer whose duty it is to grant a port clearance for any ship shall not grant the port clearance until the amount of marine aids to navigation dues payable in respect of the ship under this Act and of any fines imposed thereunder has been paid, or until security for the payment thereof has bee

How do I find court cases under Section 29 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 29, section 29 Marine Aids to Navigation Act, section 29 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 29 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act come into force?

Section 29 of the Marine Aids to Navigation Act, cited as Marine Aids to Navigation Act 29, 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.

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