Central Act
The Territorial Waters, Continental Shelf, Exclusive Economic Zone and Other Maritime Zones Act, 1976
An Act to provide for certain matters relating to the territorial waters continental shelf, exclusive economic zone and other maritime zones of India.
| Act number | 80 of 1976 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1976-08-25 |
| In force from | 1977-01-15 |
| Ministry | Ministry of External Affairs |
| Sections | 16 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Territorial Waters, Continental Shelf, Exclusive Economic Zone and Other Maritime Zones Act, 1976 come into force?
It came into force on 1977-01-15, having been enacted on 1976-08-25.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of External Affairs.
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