Section 5, Indian Ports Act, 2025 [S2D-14W]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 28 April 2026 by S.O. 649(E) [N12-PX6].

In Indian Ports Act, 2025 [A11-WMD]. This text from 28 April 2026. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 5, Indian Ports Act, 2025 [S2D-14W]. Machine: S2D-14W.

5. Prohibition of the business of a shipping agent without licence.—No person shall undertake the business of a shipping agent except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted under section 6: Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to the business of a shipping agent undertaken by or on behalf of the Central Government or a State Government.

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Section 43, Indian Ports Act, 2025 [S2D-2AC], 1 December 2025, Band A. "section 5".

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