September 12, 2026

Section 59 – Inland Vessels Act, 2021

Section 59 – Powers of Central Government to make rules for Chapter X

For the purposes of this Chapter, the—

  • (a) powers and functions of the receiver of wreck;
  • (b) responsibilities and obligations of the owner, operator, master or person in-charge of vessel, property or cargo with respect to the wreck;
  • (c) measures adopted for the removal of obstruction to navigation;
  • (d) disposal of wreck, including its sale and proceeds of unsold property;
  • (e) measures to be adopted for protection of wreck, fouling of government moorings;
  • (f) rights and duties of salvors and performance of salvage operations or resolution of disputes pertaining to amount payable to salvors; and
  • (g) such other matter, which the Central Government may deem necessary for the efficient administration and removal of wrecks,

shall be such as may be prescribed by the Central Government.