Taxmann's Multimodal Transportation of Goods Act 1993 with Rules [Bare Act with Section Notes] – Authoritative | User-friendly Legal Reference—Integrating Act | Rules | Amendments
About this ebook
This book is intended for the following audience:
• Legal Practitioners and Law Students – Offers accurate statutory references, detailed commentary, and clarity on legislative intentions
• Corporate and Compliance Professionals – Ideal for companies involved in multimodal transport operations, offering compliance insights and easy reference to legal obligations
• Shipping & Logistics Professionals – Assists in understanding the operational, insurance, and liability frameworks
• Academicians & Researchers – Provides an authentic source for studies on maritime and logistics law, complete with relevant rules and legislative history
The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Multimodal Transportation of Goods Act [Act No. 28 of 1993] and Rules, with the following noteworthy features:
• [Complete Text of the Act] Presents the Multimodal Transportation of Goods Act, 1993, in its entirety, with amendments incorporated up to 2025
• [Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to the amendment in the respective amendment footnotes, enabling the reader to understand the legal position before the amendment and its applicability during the pre-amendment period
• [Incorporated Rules] Integrates the Registration of Multimodal Transport Operators Rules, 1992 and the Multimodal Transport Document Rules, 1994, ensuring all essential legislation is accessible in one place
• [Section Notes & Commentary] Comprehensive notes elucidate each section's background, scope, and judicial interpretations
• [User-friendly Format] Bare Act with minimal yet targeted commentary, plus a subject index to quickly locate topics
• [Practical Insights] Explains key concepts like registration requirements, liability limitations, arbitration clauses, insurance provisions, and the concept of document of title
The structure of the book is as follows:
• Act Provisions in Chapters – Each chapter of the principal Act is followed by concise commentary and section notes
• Rules – The statutory rules appear after the primary sections of the Act, with relevant forms appended
• Subject Index – Reference tool to navigate the Act and helps readers quickly locate specific topics by listing keywords along with section numbers
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About the author
At the core of Taxmann's commitment to delivering insightful and reliable information is a highly skilled Research & Editorial Team consisting of Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and Lawyers. Guided by Editor-In-Chief Mr Rakesh Bhargava, this team upholds Taxmann's role as a leading content provider in the professional knowledge space.
Operating with Six Sigma-inspired precision, the team is driven to eliminate errors and maintain excellence across all content outputs. Their content creation follows strict editorial principles to ensure authority, depth, and insight. Key guidelines include:
• Verified Sourcing – All statutory content is carefully curated from credible, authorized sources, ensuring authenticity and dependability
• Up-to-Date Information – With a commitment to timely updates, the team ensures readers are informed of the latest judicial and legislative changes
• Analytical Depth – Focused on high-impact issues, the team provides deep analysis to help readers understand the implications and nuances of recent developments
• Precise and Accurate Communication – Each publication is crafted for clarity and precision, making complex topics accessible and practical for professionals
• Rigorous Referencing – Analytical insights are thoroughly referenced with relevant sections, circulars, notifications, and rulings, enhancing trustworthiness
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• Reader-Friendly Design – Both print and digital formats are designed with legibility in mind, enhancing accessibility across platforms
By adhering to these standards, Taxmann's Editorial Team strengthens its position as a trusted content company, empowering professionals with authoritative resources to make informed decisions.
