Section 86 in The Inland Steam Vessels (Madhya Pradesh) Rules, 1962
86.
(i)Accommodation shall include clear space on deck, or floor space in cabins, if provided and may also include seating accommodation as approved by the registering authority and provided that the deck space is sufficient.(ii)A separate space shall be served for females, screened off on deck by means of suitable canvas screens not less than 4-½ feet high, as may be approved by the registering authority.(iii)Passengers shall not be carried on unsheathed iron decks, and all floor shall be properly laid.(iv)Proper means of ingrees and egress shall be given to all passenger accommodations.(v)Inferior lamps hung to decks shall not be considered suitable for properly lighted accommodation.
