Section 6: Power to make rules in respect of matters in this Part.

Q: What does Section 6 of The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (TMSA) deal with?

Section 6 TMSA pertains to "Power to make rules in respect of matters in this Part.". It is part of the The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 6 of The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (TMSA) governs power to make rules in respect of matters in this Part. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 6 TMSA still in force?

Yes, Section 6 of the The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 6 TMSA?

धारा 6 TMSA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 6 of the The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. Section 6 of The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (TMSA) governs power to make rules in respect of matters in this Part. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 6 TMSA?

Dhara 6 TMSA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 6 of the The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 6 of The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (TMSA) governs power to make rules in respect of matters in this Part. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 6 of The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958?

Cite as: "Section 6, The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (TMSA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, § 6 (India).

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(1)

The Central Government may make [rules] [ Inserted by Act 40 of 2007, Section 3 (w.e.f. 1.3.2008).] to carry out the purposes of this Part.

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In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-

(a) the term of office of members of the Board and the manner of filling casual vacancies in the Board;

(b) the appointment of officers and other employees to enable the Board to discharge its functions under section 5 and the terms and conditions of their service;

(c) the travelling and other allowances payable to members of the Board.