Clause 26
Jurisdiction of court
of Merchant Shipping (Civil Liability and Compensation for Bunker Oil Pollution) Bill
BillNot in forceProvision 26 of 30
Clause 26
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in the Criminal Procedure Code (Cap. 68), a District Court shall have jurisdiction to try any offence under this Act and shall have power to impose the full penalty or punishment in respect of the offence.