LawgistThe Inland Vessels Act
54Power for State Government to make rules for protection of passengers
(1) The State Government may also make rules for the protection of passengers in inland 1[mechanically propelled vessels], and may by such rules require--
(a) the prices of passenger tickets to be printed or otherwise denoted on such tickets; and
(b) the supply, free of charge, of a sufficient quantity of fresh water for the use of such passengers.
(2) Any rule made under this section may contain a provision that any person committing a breach of it shall be punishable with fine which may extend to fifty rupees.
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1. Subs. by Act 35 of 1977, s. 5, for "steam-vessels" (w.e.f. 1-5-1978).
PROTECTION OF, AND CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS IN, INLAND MECHANICALLY PROPELLED VESSELS
- 49 Power for State Government to declare dangerous goods
- 50 Carriage of dangerous goods
- 51 Power of owner or master of mechanically propelled vessel to throw overbroad dangerous goods
- 52 Power for State Government to make rules for protection of inland mechanically propelled vessels from accidents
- 53 Power for State Government to make rules as to carriage of passengers in inland mechanically propelled vessels
- 54 Power for State Government to make rules for protection of passengers
- 54A Power of State Government to fix maximum and minimum rates for passenger fares and freight for goods
- 54B Power to make rules providing for the appointment of Advisory Committees
