The Inland Vessels Act

Report of casualties to be made to nearest police-station

Power for State Government to appoint court of investigation

Power of Court of investigation to inquire into charges of incompetency or misconduct

Power for State Government to direct investigation otherwise than under section 33

Person charged to be heard

Assessors

Powers of Court as to evidence and regulation of proceedings

Power of Court to effect arrest of witnesses by entry and detention of vessels

Power of Court to commit for trial and to bind over witnesses

Depositions of absent witnesses

Report by Court to State Government

Court to exercise its powers independently of the assessors

Power for State Government to direct investigations into causes of explosions on mechanically propelled vessels


INVESTIGATIONS INTO CASUALTIES


For the purpose of an investigation under this Chapter
into any charge against a master, engineer or engine -driver, or any person holding a
certificate granted under Chapter III, the Court may summon him to appear, and shall give
him full opportunity of making a defence, either in person or otherwise.

LAWGIST

# 36 Person charged to be heard