Central Act
The Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985
An Act to provide for the constitution of an Authority for the regulation and development of inland waterways for purposes of shipping and navigation and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
| Act number | 82 of 1985 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1985-12-30 |
| In force from | 1986-10-27 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Shipping |
| Sections | 42 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Shipping
- The Recycling of Ships Act, 2019
- The Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Act, 2017
- The National Waterways Act, 2016.
- The Indian Maritime University Act, 2008
- The Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against Safety of Maritime Navigation and Fixed Platforms on Continental Shelf Act, 2002
- The Dock Workers (Regulation of Employment) (Inapplicability to Major Ports) Act, 1997
- The Multimodal Transportation of Goods Act, 1993
- The Seamens Provident Fund Act, 1966
Questions this page answers
When did the The Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985 come into force?
It came into force on 1986-10-27, having been enacted on 1985-12-30.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Shipping.
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