Section 55:
Penalty for making voyage without certificate of survey.
(1) If any inland [mechanically
propelled vessel] proceeds on a voyage in contravention of sections 3 2[or section 19A], the owner and the
master of the 1[mechanically propelled vessel] shall each be punishable with fine, Which may extend to
one thousand rupees.
(2) If the master or any other officer on board an inland 1[mechanically propelled vessel] which
proceeds on a voyage in contravention of section 3 2[or section 19A] is a licensed pilot, he shall be liable
to have his licence as a pilot suspended or cancelled, for any period-, by the State Government.
Notes:
1. Subs. by Act 35 of 1977, s. 5, for "steam-vesse1" (1-5-1978).
2. Ins. by Act 26 of 1951, s. 4.