Section 15 — Punishment for participating in coasting trade in contravention of section 3.

Whoever engages in coasting trade in contravention of the provisions of section 3, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to fifteen lakh rupees, or four times the value of all fees or commission or payments received by the owner or charterer of the vessel for the voyage, whichever is greater, or with both, and the vessel shall also be liable for detention under section 29.

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