Section45
The Inland Vessels Act, 2021

Inspection of vessel

In force Act 24 of 2021 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 24 of 2021 Ministry Ports, Shipping and Waterways Enacted 11 Aug 2021

Section 45 of the Inland Vessels Act, 2021 deals with inspection of vessel. The surveyor may, other than for the purpose of survey, at any reasonable time, go on board any special category vessel, and inspect the respective vessel including the hull, equipment and machinery or any part or properties of such vessel. The Act was enacted on 11 Aug 2021.

(1) The surveyor may, other than for the purpose of survey, at any reasonable time, go on board any special category vessel, and inspect the respective vessel including the hull, equipment and machinery or any part or properties of such vessel.

(2) The owner, operator, agent, master and any such person in-charge of the special category vessel, shall make available all necessary facilities to the surveyor for inspection and survey, and all such information regarding the vessel and her machinery and equipment, or any part thereof, respectively, as the surveyor or such other officer may reasonably require.

Section 45, The Inland Vessels Act, 2021 (Act 24 of 2021).

Questions about Section 45

What does Section 45 of the Inland Vessels Act deal with?

Section 45 of the Inland Vessels Act is headed "Inspection of vessel". The surveyor may, other than for the purpose of survey, at any reasonable time, go on board any special category vessel, and inspect the respective vessel including the hull, equipment and machinery or any part or properties of such vessel.

How do I find court cases under Section 45 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 45, section 45 Inland Vessels Act 2021, section 45 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 45 of the Inland Vessels Act enacted?

Section 45 of the Inland Vessels Act, cited as Inland Vessels Act 2021 45, 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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