Lawgist44Power for State Government to direct investigations into causes of explosions on mechanically propelled vessels
(1) Whenever any explosion occurs on board any inland 1[mechanically propelled vessel], the State Government may direct that an investigation into the cause of the explosion be made by such person or persons as it may appoint in this behalf.
(2) The person or persons so appointed may, for the purpose of the investigation, enter into and upon the 1[mechanically propelled vessel], with all necessary workmen and labourers, and remove any portion of the 1[mechanically propelled vessel] or of the machinery thereof, and shall report to the State Government what, in his or their opinion, was the cause of the explosion.
(3) Every person making an investigation under this section shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
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1. Subs. by Act 35 of 1977, s. 5, for "steam-vessel" (w.e.f. 1-5-1978).
- 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
