Section 42, Indian Ports Act, 2025 [S2D-29A]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 28 April 2026 by S.O. 649(E) [N12-PX6].
42. Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns.—(1) Every master shall maintain such records and registers relating to the command of a ship as may be prescribed and shall preserve them for a period of five years. (2) Every master shall furnish to the Director-General a return in Form 1 within ninety days from the end of every financial year, and such other information as the Director-General may, by order in writing, require.
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master: Section 2, Indian Ports Act, 2025 [S2D11P] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "master" includes any person, except a pilot or harbour master, having command or charge of a ship
master: Section 3, General Clauses Act, 1897 [S100SN] (In this Act, and in all Central Acts and Regulations made after the commencement of this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context): (33) "master", used with reference to a ship, shall mean, any person (except a pilot or harbour-master) having for the time being control or charge of the ship;
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