Section 79. Examinations for, and grant of, certificates

79. Examinations for, and grant of, certificates .―(1) The Central Government or a person duly authorised by it in this behalf shall appoint persons for the purpose of examining the qualifications of persons desirous of obtaining certificate of competency under section 78. (2) The Central Government or such authorised person shall grant to every applicant, who is duly reported by the examiners to have passed the examination satisfactorily and to have given satisfactory evidence of his sobriety, experience and ability and general good conduct on board ship, such a certificate of competency as the case requires: Provided that the Central Government may, in any case in which it has reason to believe that the report has been unduly made, require, before granting a certificate, a re-examination of the applicant or a further inquiry into his testimonials and character. 1[(3) Every certificate granted under sub-section (2), shall be valid for such period as may be prescribed.] 80 . [ Certificates of service of naval officers. ] Omitted by Act Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act , 1986 (33 of 1986), s . 2 ( w.e.f . 14-8-1986). 79. (a) If a person is guilty of any offence 233(1) specified in sub-section (1) of section 233; - (b) If a person contravenes sub-section (2) 233(2) of section 233. The person concerned shall be liable to fine which may extend to fifty rupees; but this liability shall not prejudice the recovery of the fare, if any, payable by him;