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Merchant Shipping Act (No. 52 of 1971) - Sect 228

Power of receiver in case of vessels in distress

228.
(1) A receiver of wrecks may, with a view to the preservation of shipwrecked persons, or of a vessel, her cargo or apparel-
(a) require such persons as he thinks necessary to assist him;
(b) require the master or other person having the charge of any vessel near at hand to give such aid with his men or vessel as is in his power;
(c) demand the use of any vehicle or draught animal that may be near at hand.
(2) Any person who refuses, without reasonable excuse, to comply with any requisition or demand made under sub-section (1) shall be guilty of an offence and on conviction thereof shall be liable to a fine not exceeding two thousand rupees.


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