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The Inland Vessels Act, 2021

Power to classify and categorise for purpose of survey

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 1 provision

Section 7 of the Inland Vessels Act, 2021 deals with power to classify and categorise for purpose of survey. For the purposes of this Chapter, --- (a) the classification of mechanically propelled vessels; The Act was enacted on 11 Aug 2021.

(1) For the purposes of this Chapter, ---

(a) the classification of mechanically propelled vessels;

(b) the criteria for such classification; and

(c) the standards of design, construction, fitness and crew accommodation of such vessels,

shall be such, as may be prescribed by the Central Government.

(2) The State Government shall classify and categorise mechanically propelled inland vessels on the basis of criteria and standards referred to in sub-section (1).

Section 7, The Inland Vessels Act, 2021 (Act 24 of 2021).

Cross-references

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Referred to by 1

  1. s. 106 Power of Central Government to make rules

Questions about Section 7

What does Section 7 of the Inland Vessels Act deal with?

Section 7 of the Inland Vessels Act is headed "Power to classify and categorise for purpose of survey". For the purposes of this Chapter, --- (a) the classification of mechanically propelled vessels;

How do I find court cases under Section 7 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 7, section 7 Inland Vessels Act 2021, section 7 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 7 of the Inland Vessels Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was Section 7 of the Inland Vessels Act enacted?

Section 7 of the Inland Vessels Act, cited as Inland Vessels Act 2021 7, 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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