Provisional certificate of registration

(1) Where an application for registration of a mechanically propelled inland vessel has been made under this Chapter, the Registrar of Inland Vessels may, pending the grant of certificate of registration, issue a provisional certificate of registration valid for such period as may be prescribed under sub-section (2). (2) The application, fee and the issuance of provisional certificate of registration referred to in sub-section (1) shall be in such form, rate and manner, as may be prescribed by the Central Government. (3) During the period of validity of the provisional certificate of registration, the owner, operator, master or construction yard shall implement and comply with all necessary steps to be taken to have the vessel registered under this Chapter.