Section 16
Liability of the multimodal transport operator in case of delay in delivery of goods under certain circumstances.
The Multimodal Transportation of Goods Act, 1993
About this Act
An Act to provide for the regulation of the multimodal transportation of goods, from any place in India to a place outside India, on the basis of a multimodal transport contract and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Where delay in delivery of the consignment occurs under any of the
circumstances mentioned in the Explanation to sub-section (1) of section 13, or any consequential loss or
damage arises from such delay, then the liability of the multimodal transport operator shall be limited to
the freight payable for the consignment so delayed.