{"id":4728,"date":"2025-01-10T13:38:06","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T08:08:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianlawsociety.com\/?p=4728"},"modified":"2025-01-12T14:27:25","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T08:57:25","slug":"the-major-port-authorities-act-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karma.law\/insights\/law-library\/the-major-port-authorities-act-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021, was enacted to provide for the regulation, operation, and planning of Major Ports in India and to vest the administration, control, and management of such ports upon the Boards of Major Port Authorities and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. This act aims to modernize the governance of major ports and enhance their efficiency and competitiveness. While the Act does not specify a particular ministry, it falls under the purview of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in India.<\/span><\/p>\n

Enactment Date, Number of Chapters, Number of Sections:<\/span><\/strong>
The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021, was enacted on February 17, 2021. The Act is structured into 14 chapters and 76 sections. These sections cover various aspects of major port governance, including the establishment of Boards, their powers and functions, financial matters, dispute resolution, and miscellaneous provisions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Act Governed By:<\/span><\/strong>
The Act is primarily governed by the provisions outlined within its sections. It establishes the framework for the constitution of Boards of Major Port Authorities, their powers and functions, and the role of the Central Government in overseeing their operations. The Act also outlines the procedures for planning, development, and financial management of major ports.<\/span><\/p>\n

On Whom It Is Applicable:<\/span><\/strong>
The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021, is applicable to the Major Ports of Chennai, Cochin, Deendayal (Kandla), Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva), Kolkata, Mormugao, Mumbai, New Mangalore, Paradip, V.O. Chidambaranar (Tuticorin), and Visakhapatnam. It applies to the Boards of Major Port Authorities, their members, officers, and employees, and to all individuals and entities involved in port operations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Penalties\/Punishments:<\/span><\/strong>
The Act prescribes penalties for various violations and non-compliance. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n