Section 14 of The inland vessels act, 1917
The State Government may require any certificate of survey, which has expired or has been suspended or cancelled, to be delivered up to such officer as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint in this behalf. 1[Where an endorsement on any certificate of survey for any State has been suspended or cancelled, the State Government of that State may require the certificate of survey to be delivered up to such officer as that Government may by notification in the Official Gazette appoint in this behalf, in order that particulars of the suspension or cancellation of the endorsement may be noted on the certificate.]
Summary
- The State Government has the authority to demand the return of survey certificates that are no longer valid.
- This rule applies specifically to certificates that have expired, been suspended, or been cancelled.
- If a specific state endorsement is cancelled, the certificate must be delivered so that the details of that cancellation can be written on it.
- The government will name a specific officer in the Official Gazette to receive these documents.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. When must I return a certificate under Section 14 of the Inland Vessels Act, 1917?
You must deliver the certificate to the appointed officer whenever the State Government requires it after the certificate has expired, been suspended, or been cancelled according to Section 14 of the Inland Vessels Act, 1917.
2. To whom do I give my cancelled certificate under the 1917 Act?
Under Section 14 of the Inland Vessels Act, 1917, you must deliver it to the specific officer named by the State Government in a notification in the Official Gazette.
3. Why does the government want an endorsed certificate back under Section 14?
According to Section 14 of the Inland Vessels Act, 1917, they need it to record the specific details of why the state endorsement was suspended or cancelled on the document itself.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 14 of the Inland Vessels Act, 1917, which of the following is a valid reason for the State Government to require a certificate to be delivered up?
Q2.If an endorsement for a specific state is cancelled, what does Section 14 of the Inland Vessels Act, 1917 allow the government to do with the physical certificate?
Q3.Under Section 14 of the Inland Vessels Act, 1917, how does the public know which officer is authorized to receive these certificates?
Q4.If a vessel's survey certificate is suspended but not yet expired, does Section 14 of the Inland Vessels Act, 1917 still apply?