Section 52 - Major Port Authorities Act, 2021

The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021

52. Remedies of Government in respect of loans made to Board.-

(1) The Central Government or a State Government, from the date of commencement of this Act, shall have, in respect of loans made by it to the Board or of loans made to any other authority for the repayment of which the Board is legally liable on such commencement, the same remedies and priority as applicable under the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963 (38 of 1963) as if this Act had not been passed.

(2) For prospective loans by the Central or State Governments or of loans made by any other authority, the remedies would be the same as available to the holders of port securities issued by the Board unless priority or greater rights are granted by the Board in respect of such loans within the respective loan agreements.