Admiralty Bill 2016 Features

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Bill 2016?

1) Even Inland vessels and vessels under construction are by default included in the admiralty jurisdiction.
2) It also applies to warships and naval auxiliary and vessels used for non-commercial purposes.
- Published on 22 Sep 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Neither 1 nor 2
 
  • It applies to every vessel irrespective of place of residence or domicile of owner.
  • Inland vessels and vessels under construction are excluded from its application but the Central Government is empowered to make it applicable to these vessels also by a notification if necessary.
  • It does not apply to warships and naval auxiliary and vessels used for non-commercial purposes.
  • In respect of aspects on which provisions are not laid down in the Bill, the Civil Procedure Code, 1908 is applicable.

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