Section 9, Indian Ports Act, 2025 [S2D-184]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 28 April 2026 by S.O. 649(E) [N12-PX6].
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.
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port: Section 2, Indian Ports Act, 2025 [S2D11P] (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.
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Notification S.O. 4400(E) of the Directorate General of Shipping dated 19th March, 2026 under section 9 [N15-6EJ], 19 March 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Indian Ports Act, 2025 (27 of 2025), 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"
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