Section 2

Definitions.

The Dock Workers (Regulation of Employment) (Inapplicability to Major Ports) Act, 1997

  • Act 31 of 1997
  • Ministry of Shipping
About this Act

An Act to provide for inapplicability of the Dock Workers (Regulation of Employment) Act, 1948 to dock workers of major port trusts and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

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    In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,--
         (a) "appointed day", in relation to a major port, means the date specified under section 3 for that major port;
         (b) "Board" has the same meaning as in the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963 (38 of 1963);
         (c) "Dock Labour Board" means a Dock Labour Board established under section 5A of the Dock Workers (Regulation of Employment) Act, 1948 (9 of 1948);
         (d) "major port" has the same meaning as in the Indian Ports Act, 1908 (15 of 1908).

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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