Section 379

Effect of cancellation or suspension of certificate.

The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958

  • Act 44 of 1958
  • Ministry of Shipping
About this Act

An Act to foster the development and ensure the efficient maintenance of an Indian mercantile marine in a manner best suited to serve the national interests and for that purpose to establish a National Shipping Board to provide for the registration, certification, safety and security of Indian ships and generally to amend and consolidate the law relating to merchant shipping.

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    The cancellation or suspension of a certificate by the Central Government or by a court or the suspension of a certificate by a Marine Board, shall--
         (a) if the certificate was issued under this Act, be effective everywhere and in respect of all ships; and
         (b) if the certificate was issued outside India, be effective--
             (i) within India and the territorial waters of India, in respect of all ships; and
             (ii) outside India, in respect of Indian ships only.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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