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a) [a] For the extention of this section to the entire Port of Cochin, see S. R. 0. 57. dated S-1 -1952 published in Gaz. of Ind., 1952, Pt. II, Sec. 3, p. 87. See for further information in this regard footnotes [c], [d] and [e] to section 4 supra. For the extension of this section to Port of.Malwan - See Maha. Govt. Gaz.,. 29-11-1973. Pt. IV-A. p. 941.-
(1) Every vessel exceeding the measurement of two hundred tons and lying in any port to which this section has been specially extended shall be provided with a proper force pump and hose and appurtenances, for the purpose of extinguishing any lire which may occur on board.
(2) The master of such vessel who, having been required by the conservator to comply with the provisions of sub-section ( 1), neglects or refuses, without lawful excuse, so to do for the space of seven days after such requisition, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees