Section 41
Causing damage to heritage lighthouse.
The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021.
About this Act
An Act to provide for the development, maintenance and management of aids to navigation in India; for training and certification of operator of aids to navigation, development of its historical, educational and cultural value; to ensure compliance with the obligation under the maritime treaties and international instruments to which India is a party and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
(1) Whoever, commits any act or omits to do any act,
which results in damage to or destruction of any heritage lighthouse, shall be liable to imprisonment for a
term which may extend up to six months or with fine which may extend up to one lakh rupees, or with
both.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), no person shall be liable for punishment, if that.—
(a) act or omission was necessary to save a life or a vessel; and
(b) such person took all reasonable steps to avoid the destruction, fouling, damage, reduction or limitation.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), no person shall be liable for punishment, if that.—
(a) act or omission was necessary to save a life or a vessel; and
(b) such person took all reasonable steps to avoid the destruction, fouling, damage, reduction or limitation.