Section 23, Dock Workers (Regulation of Employment) Act, 1948 [S19-N7G]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 16 November 1948.

In Dock Workers (Regulation of Employment) Act, 1948 [A10-C58]. This text from 16 November 1948. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 23, Dock Workers (Regulation of Employment) Act, 1948 [S19-N7G]. Machine: S19-N7G.

23. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Director-General may, by order in writing, direct any seaman to take such measures in relation to service on a ship as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.

Defined terms in this text (2)

Director-General: Section 2, Dock Workers (Regulation of Employment) Act, 1948 [S19MJV] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Director-General" means the Director-General of Shipping appointed under section 7

Director-General: 24 more definitions.

seaman: Section 2, Dock Workers (Regulation of Employment) Act, 1948 [S19MJV] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "seaman" means every person, except a master, pilot or apprentice, employed or engaged as a member of the crew of a ship

seaman: 14 more definitions.

Made under this section, or naming it (0)

none

Cited by (0)

none

Not held (0)

none

Duties published under this section (0)

none