Section 40 in The Inland Steam Vessels (Madhya Pradesh) Rules, 1962
40.
No vessel registered to carry passengers shall carry a greater number of passengers than in the proportion of one adult, or two children under 12 years of age, for every 6 square feet of covered space, which shall be calculated by multiplying the length in feet over all covered space by the mean of the three widths taken at equal distances.Note. - Covered space shall be understood to mean clear covered space unencumbered by machinery, deck houses and other fittings, open holds, etc.
