Suspension and cancellation of certificate
Section 40 of the Inland Vessels Act, 2021 deals with suspension and cancellation of certificate. If the holder of any certificate issued under this Chapter is found to have acted in contravention to the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder; The Act was enacted on 11 Aug 2021.
(1) If the holder of any certificate issued under this Chapter is found to have acted in contravention to the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder; the said certificate shall be liable to be suspended or cancelled.
(2) The State Government or any officer appointed or authorised under this Chapter shall issue notice to the holder of certificate and shall provide him an opportunity of being heard before suspension or cancellation of certificates issued under this Chapter.
(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), the State Government or any officer appointed or authorised under this Chapter, may suspend or cancel the certificate of competency or the certificate of service granted under this Chapter by recording reasons thereof.
(4) If a certificate issued under the provisions of this Chapter is suspended or cancelled, the holder of such certificate shall deliver it to the State Government or such officer, appointed or authorised by that Government by notification in Official Gazette under this Chapter.
Section 40, The Inland Vessels Act, 2021 (Act 24 of 2021).
Questions about Section 40
What does Section 40 of the Inland Vessels Act deal with?
Section 40 of the Inland Vessels Act is headed "Suspension and cancellation of certificate". If the holder of any certificate issued under this Chapter is found to have acted in contravention to the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder;
How do I find court cases under Section 40 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 40, section 40 Inland Vessels Act 2021, section 40 of the Inland Vessels Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was Section 40 of the Inland Vessels Act enacted?
Section 40 of the Inland Vessels Act, cited as Inland Vessels Act 2021 40, 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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