Book of registry

(1) The Registrar of Inland Vessels shall maintain and keep a book of registry, which shall have record of all particulars contained in the form of certificate of registration as may be prescribed by the Central Government. (2) The Registrar of Inland Vessels shall report the details of the book of registry or entries made therein, to the State Government at regular intervals, in such manner and period as may be prescribed by the State Government. (3) The State Government shall report and update the Central Government in respect of— (a) the designated ports and places of registry; (b) the details of officers appointed or authorised under this Chapter; and (c) the details of registrations as entered in the book of registry, to facilitate and administer the registration processes under this Chapter. (2) In case of continuance of non-compliance by the owner or operator or master or any person in-charge of the special category vessel even after receipt of the notice issued under sub-section (1), the State Government may, after providing an opportunity of being heard and for reasons to be recorded in writing, suspend or cancel the certificate of fitness issued to such vessel under this Chapter. (3) If the certificate of fitness of a special category vessel has been suspended or cancelled under sub-section (2), then such vessel shall cease to operate till the suspension is revoked, or in the event of cancellation, shall cease to operate till a new certificate of fitness is granted.