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Section 16, Indian Ports Act, 2025 [S2D-1FA]

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.

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Cite: Section 16, Indian Ports Act, 2025 [S2D-1FA]. Machine: S2D-1FA.

16. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Director-General may, by order in writing, direct any owner of a vessel to take such measures in relation to the operation of a vessel 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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vessel: Section 2, Indian Ports Act, 2025 [S2D11P] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "vessel" includes any ship, boat, sailing vessel, or other description of vessel used in navigation

vessel: Section 3, General Clauses Act, 1897 [S100SN] (In this Act, and in all Central Acts and Regulations made after the commencement of this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context): (63) "vessel" shall include any ship or boat or any other description of vessel used in navigation;

vessel: 15 more definitions.

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Section 16, Indian Ports Act, 2025 [S2D-1FA]