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Under section 1, Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 (2)
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Section 1, Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 [S2C-K0Y]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 29 August 2026 by S.O. 1763(E) [N12-Q0X].
1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint, and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act.
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Notification S.O. 1763(E), dated 23rd August, 2026 [N12-Q0X], 23 August 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 (24 of 2025), the Central Government"
Notification S.O. 571(E), dated 27th May, 2027 [N12-Q3V], 27 May 2027, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 (24 of 2025), the Central Government"
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