Suspension or cancellation of certificate of fitness
Section 46 of the Inland Vessels Act, 2021 deals with suspension or cancellation of certificate of fitness. If any special category vessel does not comply with the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder, the State Government may issue notice to the owner or operator or master or any person in-charge of such vessel, for rectifying the noncompliance within such time as may be specified therein. The Act was enacted on 11 Aug 2021.
(1) If any special category vessel does not comply with the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder, the State Government may issue notice to the owner or operator or master or any person in-charge of such vessel, for rectifying the noncompliance within such time as may be specified therein.
(2) In case of continuance of non-compliance by the owner or operator or master or any person incharge of the special category vessel even after receipt of the notice issued under sub-section (1), the State Government may, after providing an opportunity of being heard and for reasons to be recorded in writing, suspend or cancel the certificate of fitness issued to such vessel under this Chapter.
(3) If the certificate of fitness of a special category vessel has been suspended or cancelled under subsection (2), then such vessel shall cease to operate till the suspension is revoked, or in the event of cancellation, shall cease to operate till a new certificate of fitness is granted.
Section 46, The Inland Vessels Act, 2021 (Act 24 of 2021).
Questions about Section 46
What does Section 46 of the Inland Vessels Act deal with?
Section 46 of the Inland Vessels Act is headed "Suspension or cancellation of certificate of fitness". If any special category vessel does not comply with the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder, the State Government may issue notice to the owner or operator or master or any person in-charge of such vessel, for rectifying the noncompliance within such time as may be specified therein.
How do I find court cases under Section 46 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 46, section 46 Inland Vessels Act 2021, section 46 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 46 of the Inland Vessels Act enacted?
Section 46 of the Inland Vessels Act, cited as Inland Vessels Act 2021 46, 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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