Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08
56. Penalty for neglect to affix certificate of survey in inland mechanically propelled. vessel .—If the certificate of survey is not kept affixed in an inland[1] [mechanically propelled vessel] as required by section. 10,[3] [or if the registration mark is not displayed as required by section 19H], the owner and the
1. Subs. by Act 35 of 1977, s. 5, for "steam-vesse1" (1-5-1978).
2. Ins. by Act 26 of 1951, s. 4.
3. Ins. by s. 5, ibid.
master of the[1] [mechanically propelled vessel] shall each be punishable with fine which may extend to one hundred rupees.
2 [ 57. Penalty for neglect or refusal to deliver up or surrender certificates of survey or registration .—If the owner or master of an inland 1[mechanically propelled vessel] without reasonable cause neglects or refuses—
(a) to deliver up a certificate of survey when required under section 14 so to do; or
(b) to ,deliver up a certificate of registration when required under section 19N so to do; or
(c) to surrender a certificate of registration as required by section 190;
he shall be punishable with fine, which may extend to one hundred rupees.]
Source: India Code