The Inland Vessels Act
43Court to exercise its powers independently of the assessors
Notwithstanding the appointment under section 37 of an assessor or assessors by a Court making an investigation under this Chapter, the exercise of all powers conferred on such Court by this Act shall rest with the Court alone.
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INVESTIGATIONS INTO CASUALTIES
- 32 Report of casualties to be made to nearest police-station
- 33 Power for State Government to appoint court of investigation
- 34 Power of Court of investigation to inquire into charges of incompetency or misconduct
- 35 Power for State Government to direct investigation otherwise than under section 33
- 36 Person charged to be heard
- 37 Assessors
- 38 Powers of Court as to evidence and regulation of proceedings
- 39 Power of Court to effect arrest of witnesses by entry and detention of vessels
- 40 Power of Court to commit for trial and to bind over witnesses
- 41 Depositions of absent witnesses
- 42 Report by Court to State Government
- 43 Court to exercise its powers independently of the assessors
- 44 Power for State Government to direct investigations into causes of explosions on mechanically propelled vessels