Section 39: Master to report arrival

Q: What does Section 39 of The Indian Ports Act, 1908 (TIPA) deal with?

Section 39 TIPA pertains to "Master to report arrival". It is part of the The Indian Ports Act, 1908, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 39 of The Indian Ports Act, 1908 (TIPA) governs master to report arrival. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 39 TIPA still in force?

Yes, Section 39 of the The Indian Ports Act, 1908 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 39 TIPA?

धारा 39 TIPA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 39 of the The Indian Ports Act, 1908. Section 39 of The Indian Ports Act, 1908 (TIPA) governs master to report arrival. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 39 TIPA?

Dhara 39 TIPA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 39 of the The Indian Ports Act, 1908. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 39 of The Indian Ports Act, 1908 (TIPA) governs master to report arrival. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 39 of The Indian Ports Act, 1908?

Cite as: "Section 39, The Indian Ports Act, 1908 (TIPA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Ports Act, 1908, § 39 (India).

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(1)

within twenty-four hours after the arrival within the limits of any port subject to this Act of any vessel liable to the payment of port-dues under this payment of port-dues under this Act, the master of the vessel shall report her arrival to the port.

(2)

A master failing without lawful excuse to make such report within the time aforesaid shall for every such offence of punishable with fine which may extend to one hundred rupees.

(3)

Nothing in this section applies to tug-steamers, ferry-steamers or river steamers plying to and from any of the ports subjects to this Act [***] [The word "or to ballam boats plying to and from the port of Chittagong "omitted by the A.O. 1948.]