Safety of passengers or service users
Section 44 of the Inland Vessels Act, 2021 deals with safety of passengers or service users. The safety features, gears and such other measures by which any mechanically propelled inland vessel, identified as special category vessel under this Chapter, shall comply with and be equipped in accordance with the categorisation of such vessel, shall be such as may be prescribed by the State Gove The Act was enacted on 11 Aug 2021.
(1) The safety features, gears and such other measures by which any mechanically propelled inland vessel, identified as special category vessel under this Chapter, shall comply with and be equipped in accordance with the categorisation of such vessel, shall be such as may be prescribed by the State Government.
(2) The maximum carrying capacity of the vessel identified as special category vessel by specifying the safety loadline or the limits of loadline to keep them afloat, or such other criteria and conditions, other than those mentioned elsewhere in this Act for the safe voyage of such inland vessel, shall be such as may be prescribed by the State Government.
Section 44, The Inland Vessels Act, 2021 (Act 24 of 2021).
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Questions about Section 44
What does Section 44 of the Inland Vessels Act deal with?
Section 44 of the Inland Vessels Act is headed "Safety of passengers or service users". The safety features, gears and such other measures by which any mechanically propelled inland vessel, identified as special category vessel under this Chapter, shall comply with and be equipped in accordance with the categorisation of such vessel, shall be such as may be prescribed by the State Gove
How do I find court cases under Section 44 of the Inland Vessels Act?
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What should I read with Section 44 of the Inland Vessels Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When was Section 44 of the Inland Vessels Act enacted?
Section 44 of the Inland Vessels Act, cited as Inland Vessels Act 2021 44, 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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