Construction, alteration or modification of mechanically propelled inland vessel
Section 8 of the Inland Vessels Act, 2021 deals with construction, alteration or modification of mechanically propelled inland vessel. No person shall construct any mechanically propelled inland vessel, or alter or modify any mechanically propelled inland vessel so as to affect its strength, stability or safety, except with prior approval of the designated authority, in such manner as may be prescribed by the Central Government. The Act was enacted on 11 Aug 2021.
(1) No person shall construct any mechanically propelled inland vessel, or alter or modify any mechanically propelled inland vessel so as to affect its strength, stability or safety, except with prior approval of the designated authority, in such manner as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
(2) The list of alterations or modifications referred to in sub-section (1), which would affect the strength, stability or safety of any mechanically propelled inland vessel, and the criteria therefor, shall be such as may be specified by the Central Government, by notification.
Section 8, The Inland Vessels Act, 2021 (Act 24 of 2021).
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Questions about Section 8
What does Section 8 of the Inland Vessels Act deal with?
Section 8 of the Inland Vessels Act is headed "Construction, alteration or modification of mechanically propelled inland vessel". No person shall construct any mechanically propelled inland vessel, or alter or modify any mechanically propelled inland vessel so as to affect its strength, stability or safety, except with prior approval of the designated authority, in such manner as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
How do I find court cases under Section 8 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 8, section 8 Inland Vessels Act 2021, section 8 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 8 of the Inland Vessels Act, and has it changed?
2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When was Section 8 of the Inland Vessels Act enacted?
Section 8 of the Inland Vessels Act, cited as Inland Vessels Act 2021 8, 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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