Lawgist19FGrant of certificate of registration
(1) If, in respect of any inland 1[mechanically propelled vessel], the registering authority, after making such in quiry as it thinks fit, is satisfied that the provisions of this Act or of any rules made thereunder have been complied with, it shall grant to the applicant therefor a certificate of registration comprising such particulars as may be prescribed on payment of the prescribed fee.
(2) A registering authority may refuse to register an inland 1[mechanically propelled vessel], if she is found to be mechanically defective, or if the applicant fails to furnish satisfactory evidence in support of any of the statements made in his application:
Provided that where the registering authority refuses to register any inland 1[mechanically propelled vessel], it shall furnish to the applicant a statement in writing containing the reasons for such refusal.
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1. Subs. by Act 35 of 1977, s. 5, for "steam-vessel" (w.e.f. 1-5-1978).
- 19A Inland mechanically propelled vessels not to proceed on voyage or be used for service without certificate of registration
- 19B Place of registry and registering authorities
- 19C Book of registration
- 19D Application for registration
- 19E Places of registration
- 19F Grant of certificate of registration
- 19G [Omitted.]
- 19H Marking of inland mechanically propelled vessels
- 19I Prohibition against transfer of certificate of registration
- 19J Registration of alterations
- 19K Transfer of registry
- 19L Change of residence or place of business
- 19M Prohibition against transfer of ownership of registered vessel
- 19N Suspension of certificates of registration
- 19O Cancellation of registration
- 19P Appeals
- 19Q Reciprocity
- 19QA Mortgage of mechanically propelled vessel or share
- 19R Power to make rules
- 19S Certain certificates issued under Merchant Shipping Act to be valid under this Act
