Andaman Islands Act 1861, 27 of 1861, (Rep., Reg 4 Act of 1874)

Section XIV. If' the ?,!taster-or Commander of any vessel or other pelson Pennlty fdr recei\lng shall wilfully re

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

XIV. If' the ?,!taster-or Commander of any vessel or other pelson Pennlty fdr recei\lng shall wilfully receive 011 board such vessel or 011 any boat `011` board n convict for the purpose of escape. any coilvict undergoing a sentence of transportation, for the purpose of conveying the sarne froin the Settlement of Port Blair or any other Settlement as aforesaid without the kilomledge or authority of the Superintendent or otlier Officer aforesaid, such Master or Colnmancler or other person shall forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding one thousand Rupees, besides being liable to any punishment that nlay be awarded on collviction of any offence comnlitted by hi111 under the provisions of the lnclin~l I'enal Code.

Source: India Code