# 54 Power for State Government to make rules for protection of passengers
(1) The State Government may also make rules for the protection of passengers in inland 1[mechanically propelled vessels], and may by such rules require--
(a) the prices of passenger tickets to be printed or otherwise denoted on such tickets; and
(b) the supply, free of charge, of a sufficient quantity of fresh water for the use of such passengers.
(2) Any rule made under this section may contain a provision that any person committing a breach of it shall be punishable with fine which may extend to fifty rupees.
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1. Subs. by Act 35 of 1977, s. 5, for "steam-vessels" (w.e.f. 1-5-1978).
PROTECTION OF, AND CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS IN, INLAND MECHANICALLY PROPELLED VESSELS
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Carriage of dangerous goods51
Power of owner or master of mechanically propelled vessel to throw overbroad dangerous goods52
Power for State Government to make rules for protection of inland mechanically propelled vessels from accidents53
Power for State Government to make rules as to carriage of passengers in inland mechanically propelled vessels54A
Power of State Government to fix maximum and minimum rates for passenger fares and freight for goods54B
Power to make rules providing for the appointment of Advisory Committees
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