Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08
56. (1) The Protector of Emigrants shall cause the vessel to be surveyed by a competent person at the cost of the master or om7ner, with a view to ascertain her seaworthiness, and the extent and nature of her accommodation for emigrants, and to ascertain that she is properly ventilated, and is supplied with all tho tackle, apparel and furniture requisite for her intended voyage.
`(2)` If the Local Government is of opinion that the vessel is in all respects suitable for the carrying of emigrants under this Act, and is properly manned and officered, it shall give to the master of the vessel a license to carry emigrants therein specifying the number of emigrants which may be received on board.
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`57.` ( I ) A license shall not be granted under the last foregoing section unless-
Accommodatiou required on board emigrant. vessel.
(a) there is provided for the emigrants, either between decks or, subject to the approvd of the Protector of Emigrants and the Medical Inspector, in cabins on the upper deck, a space devoted to the exclusive use of the emigrants having in every part a height of not less than six feet ;
- (6) a separate place is fitted up for a hospital; and
- (c) such arrangements are made for the separation of women (married or single) and children from
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from .the other emigrants as the Goqe,rnor General in Council, from time .to time, by rules made under this Act, prescribes.
(2) The ,cabins on the upper deck provided under clause (a) of this section must be firmly secured .and entirely covered in.
Source: India Code