The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 2025
Central Act · Act 19 of 202512 provisions
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| Long title | An Act to provide for the responsibilities, liabilities, rights and immunities attached to carriers with respect to the carriage of goods by sea and for matters connected therewith or related thereto. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 19 of 2025 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 12 |
| Subjects | transport |
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- Section 1 Short title and commencement.
- Section 2 Definitions.
- Section 3 Application of Schedule.
- Section 4 No implied absolute undertaking in contracts to which applicable rules apply.
- Section 5 Statement as to application of Schedule to be included in bills of lading.
- Section 6 Modification of Article VI of applicable rules in relation to goods carried in sailing ships and by specified routes.
- Section 7 Modification of paragraphs 4 and 5 of Article III in relation to bulk cargoes.
- Section 8 Power of Central Government to issue directions.
- Section 9 Power of Central Government to amend directions.
- Section 10 Laying of notification before Parliament.
- Section 11 Power to remove difficulties.
- Section 12 Repeal and savings.
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