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The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 2025

Central

An Act to provide for the responsibilities, liabilities, rights and immunities attached to carriers with respect to the carriage of goods by sea and for matters connected therewith or related thereto.

Act number
19 of 2025
Ministry
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Enacted
15 Feb 2025

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12 sections

  1. Section 1Short title and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3Application of Schedule.
  4. Section 4No implied absolute undertaking in contracts to which applicable rules apply.
  5. Section 5Statement as to application of Schedule to be included in bills of lading.
  6. Section 6Modification of Article VI of applicable rules in relation to goods carried in sailing ships and by specified routes.
  7. Section 7Modification of paragraphs 4 and 5 of Article III in relation to bulk cargoes.
  8. Section 8Power of Central Government to issue directions.
  9. Section 9Power of Central Government to amend directions.
  10. Section 10Laying of notification before Parliament.
  11. Section 11Power to remove difficulties.
  12. Section 12Repeal and savings.