Legal update
Published
23 Oct 2026
Source date
22 Oct 2026
Centre notifies Merchant Shipping (Tribunal Members' Qualification and Submission of Award) Rules, 2026
Why it matters
The Central Government has notified the Merchant Shipping (Tribunal Members' Qualification and Submission of Award) Rules, 2026. These rules set forth the qualifications for appointing Tribunal members and lay down timelines for disposing of references and submitting awards.
Key points
- The Central Government notified the Merchant Shipping (Tribunal Members' Qualification and Submission of Award) Rules, 2026.
- The rules prescribe qualifications for the appointment of members to the Tribunal.
- A 90-day timeline has been established for the disposal of references and the submission of awards.
What changed
Notified rules prescribing qualifications for Tribunal member appointments and establishing a 90-day deadline for the disposal of references and submission of awards.
Who it affects
Tribunal members, maritime authorities, and parties involved in merchant shipping disputes.
Jurisdiction
India
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