Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08
53. (1) A license shall not be granted under the last foregoing section unless—
(a) there is provided for the emigrants, either between decks or, subject to the approval 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;
(b) 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 the other emigrants as the Governor General in Council, 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.
Rules as to space on board emigrant-vessel.
Source: India Code