Section 31: Entry of particulars in register book.

Q: What does Section 31 of The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (TMSA) deal with?

Section 31 TMSA pertains to "Entry of particulars in register book.". It is part of the The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 31 of The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (TMSA) governs entry of particulars in register book. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 31 TMSA still in force?

Yes, Section 31 of the The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 31 TMSA?

धारा 31 TMSA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 31 of the The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. Section 31 of The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (TMSA) governs entry of particulars in register book. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 31 TMSA?

Dhara 31 TMSA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 31 of the The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 31 of The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (TMSA) governs entry of particulars in register book. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 31 of The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958?

Cite as: "Section 31, The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (TMSA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, 1958, § 31 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958

Chapter III — – General Administration

Section 31

Entry of particulars in register book.

As soon as the requirements of this Act preliminary to registry have been complied with, the registrar shall enter in the register book the following particulars in respect of the ship:-

Related Sections

§30

Evidence on first registry.

TMSA

§32

Documents to be retained by registrar.

TMSA

§7

Director General of Shipping.

TMSA

§8

Mercantile Marine Department.

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The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958

Chapter III — – General Administration

Section 31

Entry of particulars in register book.

As soon as the requirements of this Act preliminary to registry have been complied with, the registrar shall enter in the register book the following particulars in respect of the ship:-