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Section 8 - Inland Vessels Act, 2021
The Inland Vessels Act, 2021
8. Construction, alteration or modification of mechanically propelled inland vessel.-
(1) No person shall construct any mechanically propelled inland vessel, or alter or modify any mechanically propelled inland vessel so as to affect its strength, stability or safety, except with prior approval of the designated authority, in such manner as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
(2) The list of alterations or modifications referred to in sub-section (1), which would affect the strength, stability or safety of any mechanically propelled inland vessel, and the criteria therefor, shall be such as may be specified by the Central Government, by notification.
Related Sections
- Section 55: Appointment of surveyor or officer to inspect
- Section 61: Apportionment of loss
- Section 81: Prohibited goods and dangerous goods
- Section 14: Mechanically propelled inland vessels not to proceed without certificate of survey, and requirement of Zone to be specified in such certificate
- Section 111: Consistency with other laws
Related Acts
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