Section 29 in National Waterways, Safety Of Navigation And Shipping Regulations, 2002
29. Penalty for failure to keep safe distance.-
If the master of a ferry vessel while crossing the navigable channel fails to keep distance from vessels or rafts moving along the navigable channel, so that the latter are forced to change their course or reduce speed in contravention of Regulation 9, he shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one hundred rupees.
