Central Act
The Coastal Shipping Act, 2025
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to regulation of coastal shipping, promote coasting trade and encourage domestic participation therein, to ensure that India is equipped with a coastal fleet, owned and operated by the citizens of India for its national security and commercial needs, and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
| Act number | 20 of 2025 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 2025-08-09 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways |
| Sections | 42 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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When did the The Coastal Shipping Act, 2025 come into force?
It was enacted on 2025-08-09.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
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