Section 219
Extinguishment of claims.
The Merchant Shipping Act, 2025
About this Act
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to merchant shipping to ensure compliance with India's obligation under the maritime treaties and international instruments to which India is a party and also to ensure the development of Indian shipping and efficient maintenance of Indian mercantile marine in a manner best suited to serve the national interest and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, no action to enforce a claim against the Fund under this Chapter shall be entertained by a High Court, unless—
(a) the action to enforce is commenced; or
(b) notice of action to enforce a claim against the ship owner or his guarantor in respect of the pollution damage is given to the Fund, within three years from the date when the damage occurred and six years from the date of the incident that caused such damage.
(a) the action to enforce is commenced; or
(b) notice of action to enforce a claim against the ship owner or his guarantor in respect of the pollution damage is given to the Fund, within three years from the date when the damage occurred and six years from the date of the incident that caused such damage.