Section 9, Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995 [S2J-Z5A]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 22 January 1996 by No. 3749/1996 [N12-YPN].
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 (3)
Director-General: Section 2, Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995 [S2JYYX] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Director-General" means the Director-General of Shipping appointed under this Act
Director-General: 24 more definitions.
port: Section 2, Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995 [S2JYYX] (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.
prescribed: Section 2, Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995 [S2JYYX] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
prescribed: 996 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (17)
Standing Order No. 2154/2009 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 10th December, 2009 on the operation of a vessel [C10-ZTB], 10 December 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995 (Tamil Nadu Act 4 of 1995), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 849/2020 of the Ports Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 26th January, 2020 on the command of a ship [C11-VFW], 26 January 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995 (Tamil Nadu Act 4 of 1995), the Ports Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2712/2020 of the Ports Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 20th April, 2020 on the operation of a fishing vessel [C13-SE6], 20 April 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995 (Tamil Nadu Act 4 of 1995), the Ports Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3432/2026 of the Ports Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 7th January, 2026 on service on a ship [C18-88P], 7 January 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995 (Tamil Nadu Act 4 of 1995), the Ports Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4239/2010 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 19th February, 2010 on the operation of a cruise vessel [C14-WB5], 19 February 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995 (Tamil Nadu Act 4 of 1995), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3038/2017 of the Ports Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 22nd February, 2017 on the operation of a vessel [C15-E7Q], 22 February 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995 (Tamil Nadu Act 4 of 1995), the Ports Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1602/2019 of the Ports Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 6th June, 2019 on the operation of a fishing vessel [C1B-CQ5], 6 June 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995 (Tamil Nadu Act 4 of 1995), the Ports Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3809/2019 of the Ports Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 26th January, 2019 on the operation of a vessel [C19-EA2], 26 January 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995 (Tamil Nadu Act 4 of 1995), the Ports Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 93/2021 of the Ports Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 20th June, 2021 on the operation of a fishing vessel [C1F-BA3], 20 June 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995 (Tamil Nadu Act 4 of 1995), the Ports Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 642/2025 of the Ports Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 13th May, 2025 on the business of a shipping agent [C1D-VZP], 13 May 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995 (Tamil Nadu Act 4 of 1995), the Ports Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 207/2022 of the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 3rd July, 2022 on the salvage of vessels [C1H-CWX], 3 July 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995 (Tamil Nadu Act 4 of 1995), the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1668/2010 of the Ports Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 3rd May, 2010 on the loading and unloading of ships [C1G-BFA], 3 May 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995 (Tamil Nadu Act 4 of 1995), the Ports Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 369/2018 of the Finance Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 5th November, 2018 on the operation of a cruise vessel [C1P-R23], 5 November 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995 (Tamil Nadu Act 4 of 1995), the Finance Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3959/2017 of the Ports Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 19th October, 2017 on the working of a port [C1P-NPZ], 19 October 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995 (Tamil Nadu Act 4 of 1995), the Ports Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1330/2014 of the Information Technology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 18th March, 2014 on the operation of a fishing vessel [C1P-CMG], 18 March 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995 (Tamil Nadu Act 4 of 1995), the Information Technology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4372/2006 of the Ports Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 16th April, 2006 on the pilotage of vessels [C1H-Y26], 16 April 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995 (Tamil Nadu Act 4 of 1995), the Ports Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2152/2026 of the Ports Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 16th February, 2026 on the recycling of ships [C1N-KT7], 16 February 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995 (Tamil Nadu Act 4 of 1995), the Ports Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
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