Section 41 in The Inland Steam Vessels (Madhya Pradesh) Rules, 1962
41.
The maximum number of passengers to be allowed shall be regulated by the clear area of the space available or the seating accommodation, as the case may be.Explanation. - "Clear Area" means the space available after all encumbrance such as hatchways, companion skylights, steering wheel, steering gear windless, pathways, and space for anchor and chains, etc. are deducted.
