Any port undergoing a change in substantial ownership or effective control shall obtain a prior clearance from the Central Government or a person authorised by it, in such form and manner and within such time as may be notified by the Central Government in consultation with the State Government.
Section 71: Prior clearance.
The Indian Ports Act 2025Central Act · Act 27 of 2025
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Indian Ports Act 2025 |
|---|---|
| Section | 71 |
| Marginal note | Prior clearance. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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