Section 254:
Reports etc., under section 253 to be admissible in evidence.
In any proceeding for the
adjudication of any penalty incurred under this Part, any document purporting to be a report of such
particulars as are referred to in sub-section (1) of section 253, or a copy of the proceedings of any
court of justice duly authenticated, and also any like document purporting to be made and signed by
an Indian consular officer shall be received in evidence, if it appears to have been officially
transmitted to any officer at or near the place where the proceeding under this Part is held.
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Notes:
1. The heading "special provisions relating to unberthed passenger ships" omitted by s. 8, ibid. (w.e.f.1-12-1976).