Section 13(2) in The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Indian Fishing Boats) Rules, 1988
(2)[ The Registrar shall, after making such enquiry as he thinks necessary, approve the transfer of ownership of fishing boat or any interest therein within a period of 60 days from the date of receipt of application.] [Substituted by Amendment in 1994 vide G.S.R. 218, dated 21st April, 1994 for 'The registrar shall, after making such enquiry as he thinks necessary, forward the application together with his recommendation thereon to the Director General of Shipping for approval'.]
