Section 54:
Power for State Government to make rules for protection of passengers.
(1) The State
Government may also make rules for the protection of passengers in inland 1[mechanically propelled
vessels], and may by such rules require--
(a) the prices of passenger tickets to be printed or otherwise denoted on such tickets;
and
(b) the supply, free of charge, of a sufficient quantity of fresh water for the use of such
passengers.
(2) Any rule made under this section may contain a provision that any person committing
a breach of it shall be punishable with fine which may extend to fifty rupees.
Notes:
1. Subs. by Act 35 of 1977, s. 5, for "steam-vessels" (w.e.f. 1-5-1978).