Section 19I of The inland vessels act, 1917
- (1)A certificate of registration granted in respect of any inland 1[mechanically propelled vessel] shall be used only for the lawful navigation of that vessel.
- (2)A certificate of registration in respect of an inland 1[mechanically propelled vessel] issued by a registering authority in one State shall be valid for that State only, but where any such vessel plies in 2[inland waters of any other State], nothing in this section shall be deemed to require the owner or master of the vessel to obtain a fresh certificate of registration in relation to the State or States in which the vessel is not so registered: 3* * * * 4[(3) When an inland mechanically propelled vessel registered in one State has been kept in another State for a period exceeding 5[thirty-six months], the owner or master of the vessel shall make an application under section 19K to The registering authority, within whose jurisdiction the vessel then is, for the transfer of registry from the registering authority of the place where the vessel is registered.]
Summary
- A registration certificate must only be used for the legal travel of the specific boat it was issued for.
- A certificate from one State is officially valid only for that State.
- You do not need to get a new certificate just to travel through or visit other States.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can I use my registration certificate for a different boat under Section 19I of The Inland Vessels Act, 1917?
No, Section 19I states that a certificate can only be used for the lawful navigation of the specific vessel it was granted for.
2. Is a registration from one State valid in other States under Section 19I of the 1917 Act?
While it is officially valid for the issuing State, Section 19I allows you to ply in other States without obtaining a fresh certificate immediately.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 19I of The Inland Vessels Act, 1917, what is the primary restriction on using a registration certificate?
Q2.What is the time limit for keeping a boat in another State before needing a transfer under Section 19I of the Inland Vessels Act?
Q3.If a boat is granted a certificate under Section 19F and travels to a neighbor State, does Section 19I require a new certificate for that trip?
Q4.Under Section 19I of The Inland Vessels Act, 1917, to whom do you apply if your boat has stayed in a new State for 40 months?