Section 86. Recognition of certificate of competency

86. Recognition of certificate of competency[4] * granted in other countries .―(1) If provision is made by the laws in force in any country other than India for the grant of certificates of competency[2] * similar to those referred to in this Act, and the Central Government is satisfied― (a) that the conditions under which any such certificates are granted in that country require standards of competency[2] * not lower than those required for the grant under this Act of corresponding certificates; and 1. Subs. by Act 13 of 1987, s. 6, for "master, mate, engineers and engine drivers" (w.e.f. 1-7-1989). 86. If[[1]] [a special trade passenger] or pilgrim 248(1) The master, owner or agent ship carries[[2]] [special trade passengers] or shall be liable to fine which pilgrims in contravention of sub-section may extend to two thousand (1) section 248. rupees.