Any port undergoing a change in substantial ownership or effective control shall obtain a prior clearance from the Central Government or a person authorised by it, in such form and manner and within such time as may be notified by the Central Government in consultation with the State Government.

Any port undergoing a change in substantial ownership or effective control shall obtain a prior clearance from the Central Government or a person authorised by it, in such form and manner and within such time as may be notified by the Central Government in consultation with the State Government.