Central Act
The Northern Indian Ferries Act, 1878
An Act to regulate Ferries in Northern India.
| Act number | 17 of 1878 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1878-11-09 |
| In force from | 1878-11-09 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Shipping |
| Sections | 37 |
| 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 Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985
Questions this page answers
When did the The Northern Indian Ferries Act, 1878 come into force?
It came into force on 1878-11-09, having been enacted on 1878-11-09.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Shipping.
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