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The Land Ports Authority of India Act, 2010

The Land Ports Authority of India Act, 2010

Infrastructure201037 sections6 chapters

The Land Ports Authority of India Act, 2010 establishes a unified national body to develop, secure, and manage trade and travel facilities along India's international borders. By regulating integrated check posts, the law coordinates customs, immigration, road transport, and facilities like warehouses and passenger terminals. It applies to border security forces, customs officials, traders, and travelers using land border crossings. This legislation matters because it modernizes vital trade routes, simplifies international travel, and strengthens security. By replacing fragmented controls with a single professional authority, it ensures safer and more efficient movement of goods and passengers entering and leaving the country.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title and commencement.
  2. 2Definitions.

Chapter II THE LAND PORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA →

  1. 3Constitution of Authority.
  2. 4Disqualification for office of member.
  3. 5Term of office and conditions of service of members.
  4. 6Vacation of office of members.
  5. 7Eligibility of member for re-appointment.
  6. 8Meetings.
  7. 9Vacancies, etc., not to invalidate proceedings of Authority.
  8. 10Officers and other employees of Authority.

Chapter III FUNCTIONS OF AUTHORITY →

  1. 11Functions of Authority.
  2. 12Responsibilities and powers of other agencies.

Chapter IV PROPERTY AND CONTRACT →

  1. 13Assets and liabilities to vest in Authority.
  2. 14General effect of vesting of undertakings in Authority.
  3. 15Guarantee to be operative.
  4. 16Compulsory acquisition of land for Authority.
  5. 17Contracts by Authority.
  6. 18Mode of executing contracts on behalf of Authority.

Chapter V FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT →

  1. 19Power of Authority to charge fees, rent, etc.
  2. 20Additional capital and grant to Authority by Central Government.
  3. 21Fund of Authority and its investment.
  4. 22Allocation of surplus funds.
  5. 23Submission of programme of activities and financial estimates.
  6. 24Borrowing powers of Authority.
  7. 25Accounts and audit.

Chapter VI MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 26Submission of annual report.
  2. 27Delegation.
  3. 28Authentication of orders and other instruments of Authority.
  4. 29Officers and employees of Authority to be public servants.
  5. 30Protection of action taken in good faith.
  6. 31Custody and disposal of lost property.
  7. 32Power of Central Government to supersede Authority.
  8. 33Power of Central Government to issue directions.
  9. 34Power to make rules.
  10. 35Power to make regulations.
  11. 36Rules, regulations and notifications to be laid before Parliament.
  12. 37Power to remove difficulties.

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