The Indian Ports Act, 1908 · VII — PROVISION WITH RESPECT TO PENALTIES

Section 54. Penalty for disobedience to rules and orders of the Government

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

CHAPTER VII PROVISION WITH RESPECT TO PENALTIES 54. Penalty for disobedience to rules and orders of the Government.— If any person disobeys any rule or order which a[1] [Government] has made in pursuance of this Act and for the 1. Subs. by the A.O. 1937, for "Local Government". punishment of disobedience to which express provision has not been made elsewhere in this Act, he shall be punishable for every such offence with fine which may extend to one hundred rupees.

Source: India Code

How this section changed

  1. substituted by A.O. 1937

    Date not stated in the footnote

    Earlier wording: “Local Government”

    Footnote: 1. Subs. by the A.O. 1937, for "Local Government".