Section 73 of The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 in hindi — Laying of rules and regulations

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Every rule made by the Central Government, every regulation made by the Board and every notification issued by the Central Government under this Act shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the session, immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree in making any modification in the rule, regulation or notification or both Houses agree that the rule, regulation or notification should not be made, the rule, regulation or notification shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that rule, regulation or notification.

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Summary

Every rule, regulation, and notification created under the Act must be presented to Parliament.
These documents must be laid before both Houses for a total of thirty days.
The thirty days can be completed during one session or over multiple sessions.
Parliament has the power to modify or cancel any of these rules or regulations.
If both Houses agree to a change, the rule only works in its new modified form.
If both Houses agree to cancel it, the rule becomes of no effect.
Any actions already taken under a rule before it was changed or cancelled remain valid.

Practical examples

1A new rule about port fees is introduced. It stays in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha for 10 days in the winter session and 20 days in the spring session to meet the 30-day requirement under this section in 2025.

2Parliament reviews a new regulation about port security. Both Houses decide the penalties are too high and vote to lower them. From that day on, the regulation only applies with the lower penalties as required by this section.

FAQ

1. Does Parliament review the rules made under the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021?

Yes, Section 73 of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 requires every rule and regulation to be laid before each House of Parliament.

2. How long must a regulation stay in Parliament under the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021?

Under Section 73 of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021, it must be presented for a total period of thirty days.

3. Can Parliament cancel a port regulation under Section 73 of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021?

Yes, if both Houses agree that a rule or regulation should not be made, Section 73 of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 says it will have no effect.

Practice Quiz

Q1.Under Section 73 of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021, what is the required time for a rule to be laid before Parliament?

Q2.What happens if both Houses of Parliament agree to a modification of a rule under Section 73 of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021?

Q3.If Parliament cancels a rule under Section 73 of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021, what happens to things already done under that rule?

Q4.Who must agree to a change in a regulation under Section 73 of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021?

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