# The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021, Section 41: Causing damage to heritage lighthouse

- Act: The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021 (Act 20 of 2021)
- In force from: 2022-03-31
- Ministry: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/marine-aids-navigation-act-2021/section/41/

## Text

(1) Whoever, commits any act or omits to do any act, which results in damage to or destruction of any heritage lighthouse, shall be liable to imprisonment for a term which may extend up to six months or with fine which may extend up to one lakh rupees, or with both. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), no person shall be liable for punishment, if that.— (a) act or omission was necessary to save a life or a vessel; and (b) such person took all reasonable steps to avoid the destruction, fouling, damage, reduction or limitation.

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