Section 20(1)(b) in The Gujarat Maritime Board Act, 1981
(b)Transfer of debts, obligations and liabilities. - all debts, obligations and liabilities incurred, all contracts entered into, and all matters and things engaged to be done by, with or for the State Government immediately before such day, for or in connection with the purposes of the port shall be deemed to have been incurred, entered into and engaged to be done by, with, or for the Board;