Section27
The Inland Vessels Act, 2021

Provisional certificate of registration

In force Act 24 of 2021 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 24 of 2021 Ministry Ports, Shipping and Waterways Enacted 11 Aug 2021 Cited by 2 provisions

Section 27 of the Inland Vessels Act, 2021 deals with provisional certificate of registration. The Registrar of Inland Vessels may, pending issuance of the certificate of registration, upon an application and on payment of fee, by the applicant, 15 issue a provisional certificate of registration valid for such period as may be prescribed under sub-section (2). The Act was enacted on 11 Aug 2021.

(1) The Registrar of Inland Vessels may, pending issuance of the certificate of registration, upon an application and on payment of fee, by the applicant, 15 issue a provisional certificate of registration valid for such period as may be prescribed under sub-section (2).

(2) The application, fee and the issuance of provisional certificate of registration referred to in subsection (1) shall be in such form, rate and manner, as may be prescribed by the Central Government.

(3) During the period of validity of the provisional certificate of registration, the owner, operator, master or construction yard shall implement and comply with all necessary steps to be taken to have the vessel registered under this Chapter.

Section 27, The Inland Vessels Act, 2021 (Act 24 of 2021).

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Questions about Section 27

What does Section 27 of the Inland Vessels Act deal with?

Section 27 of the Inland Vessels Act is headed "Provisional certificate of registration". The Registrar of Inland Vessels may, pending issuance of the certificate of registration, upon an application and on payment of fee, by the applicant, 15 issue a provisional certificate of registration valid for such period as may be prescribed under sub-section (2).

How do I find court cases under Section 27 of the Inland Vessels Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Inland Vessels Act 2021 27, section 27 Inland Vessels Act 2021, section 27 of the Inland Vessels Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 27 of the Inland Vessels Act, and has it changed?

2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When was Section 27 of the Inland Vessels Act enacted?

Section 27 of the Inland Vessels Act, cited as Inland Vessels Act 2021 27, was enacted on 11 Aug 2021 as Act 24 of 2021. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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