If the master of any vessel in which fire takes place while lying in any such port wilfully omits to take order to extinguish the fire or obstructs the conservator or the port-officer, or any person acting under the authority of the conservator or port-officer, in extinguishing or attempting to extinguish the fire, he shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees or with both.
Section 28: Penalty on master omitting to take order to extinguish fire
Indian Port Act, 1908Union territory Act of Andaman and Nicobar Islands · Act 1908 of 1989
Where this provision sits
| Act | Indian Port Act, 1908 |
|---|---|
| Section | 28 |
| Marginal note | Penalty on master omitting to take order to extinguish fire |
| Jurisdiction | Union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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