Section 42 of The inland vessels act, 1917
The Court shall, in the case of every investigation under this Chapter, transmit to the State Government a full report of the conclusions at which it has arrived, together with the evidence recorded and the written opinion of any assessor.
Summary
- The Court must send a complete report of its findings to the State Government after finishing an investigation.
- This report must include all the evidence recorded during the proceedings.
- The written opinions of any assessors, who are experts helping the Court, must also be sent with the report.
- These reports provide the Government with the final conclusions reached regarding a vessel accident or misconduct.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What specific documents must be submitted under Section 42 of The inland vessels act, 1917?
Under Section 42 of The inland vessels act, 1917, the Court must transmit a full report of its conclusions, the recorded evidence, and the written opinions of the assessors.
2. Who receives the final investigation report according to Section 42 of The inland vessels act, 1917?
The report must be sent to the State Government once the investigation is concluded under Section 42 of The inland vessels act, 1917.
3. Are assessor opinions optional in the final report required by Section 42 of The inland vessels act, 1917?
No, Section 42 of The inland vessels act, 1917, specifically states that the written opinion of any assessor must be included in the transmission to the State Government.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 42 of The inland vessels act, 1917, what is the legal obligation of a Court following an investigation into a shipping casualty?
Q2.Which item must be included in the submission to the State Government under Section 42 of The inland vessels act, 1917?
Q3.When does the duty to transmit a report arise under Section 42 of The inland vessels act, 1917?
Q4.If a Court records evidence from ten witnesses, what must it do with that evidence under Section 42 of The inland vessels act, 1917?