The Indian Ports Act, 2025

This edition of The Indian Ports Act, 2025 [No. 27 of 2025, dated 21-8-2025] provides the complete and authentic text of the newly enacted legislation governing ports in India. It serves as a vital legal reference for law students, maritime professionals, policymakers, and legal practitioners engaged in port administration and maritime law. The book presents the bare text of the Act as notified, ensuring absolute accuracy and reliability for examination, legal interpretation, and practical compliance purposes.

This volume also includes, for comprehensive reference and contextual understanding:

• The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021
• The Major Ports Adjudicatory Board Rules, 2023
• The Major Port Authorities (Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and Board Members) Rules, 2022

By compiling these key statutes and rules together, the edition enables readers to grasp the full framework governing the management, regulation, and adjudication of India's major ports. It is particularly suitable for:

• Law students and academicians focusing on maritime and infrastructure law
• Legal practitioners handling port-related and administrative cases
• Government officials and regulatory professionals involved in port governance
• Corporate entities and consultants engaged in maritime trade and logistics

Structured as a Bare Act with short comments, this 2026 edition provides clarity and ease of reference, ensuring alignment with the latest statutory provisions and regulatory developments in the Indian port sector.