Section 72: Evidence of register book, certificate of registry and other documents.

Q: What does Section 72 of The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (TMSA) deal with?

Section 72 TMSA pertains to "Evidence of register book, certificate of registry and other documents.". It is part of the The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 72 of The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (TMSA) governs evidence of register book, certificate of registry and other documents. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 72 TMSA still in force?

Yes, Section 72 of the The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 72 TMSA?

धारा 72 TMSA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 72 of the The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. Section 72 of The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (TMSA) governs evidence of register book, certificate of registry and other documents. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 72 TMSA?

Dhara 72 TMSA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 72 of the The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 72 of The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (TMSA) governs evidence of register book, certificate of registry and other documents. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 72 of The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958?

Cite as: "Section 72, The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (TMSA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, 1958, § 72 (India).

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(1)

On application to the registrar and on payment of the prescribed fee, a person may, at any time during office hours, inspect any register book, and may obtain a certified copy of any entry in the register book.

(2)

The following documents shall be admissible in evidence in any Court in manner provided by this Act, namely:-

(3)

A certified copy of an entry in a register book shall be admissible in evidence in any Court and have the same effect to all intents as the original entry in the register book of which it is a copy.