Section 39 in National Waterways, Safety Of Navigation And Shipping Regulations, 2002
39. Penalty for failure to observe the river stretch for compulsory pilotage.-
If the master of the vessel makes a voyage on national waterway without a pilot on a river stretch where pilotage is compulsory, as classified by the Competent Officer, in contravention of Regulation 17, he shall be punishable with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees.
