(1) The master of a
ship shall not discharge at any place in India, a seaman or apprentice engaged outside India unless he
previously obtains the sanction in writing of such officer as the Central Government appoints in this
behalf; but such sanction shall not be refused when the seaman or apprentice is discharged on the
termination of his service.
(2) Subject to the provisions contained in sub-section (1), the sanction under that sub-section shall be given or withheld at the discretion of the officer so appointed, but whenever it is withheld, the reasons for so withholding it shall be recorded by him.
(2) Subject to the provisions contained in sub-section (1), the sanction under that sub-section shall be given or withheld at the discretion of the officer so appointed, but whenever it is withheld, the reasons for so withholding it shall be recorded by him.