Section 9, Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 [S2A-PW2]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 15 October 2022 by S.O. 3730(E) [N12-MQT].
9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Director-General may, by order in writing, direct any port authority to take such measures in relation to the working of a port as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.
Defined terms in this text (2)
Director-General: Section 2, Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 [S2APNG] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Director-General" means the Director-General of Shipping appointed under section 7
Director-General: 24 more definitions.
port: Section 2, Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 [S2APNG] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "port" includes any part of a river or channel in which any Act relating to ports is in force
port: 14 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (3)
Notification S.O. 231(E) of the Directorate General of Shipping dated 14th September, 2023 under section 9 [N14-SMR], 14 September 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 (1 of 2021), the Central Government hereby appoints, with effect from the date of publication of this notification, the officers specified in the Table below to exercise the powers of the Director-General within the jurisdiction set out against each"
Notification S.O. 2277(E) of the Directorate General of Shipping dated 7th July, 2024 under section 9 [N14-WZT], 7 July 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 (1 of 2021), the Central Government hereby directs that the powers exercisable by it under section 9 shall, subject to its control, also be exercisable by the Principal Officer"
Major Port Authorities (Certificate of registry Control) Order, 2025 [N15-4BG], 21 November 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 (1 of 2021), the Central Government hereby makes the following Order, namely:"
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