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Rule Number 44

Conditions to be fulfilled by a non-resident, engaged in the business of operation of cruise ships under section 61(2) [Table: Sl. No. 2]

Rule Number

44

Upload Date

08/01/2026

Conditions to be fulfilled by a non-resident, engaged in the business of operation of cruise ships under section 61(2) [Table: Sl. No. 2].

44. For the purposes of section 61(2) [Table: Sl. No. 2], a non-resident assessee, engaged in the business of operation of cruise ships shall,—

(a) operate a passenger ship having a carrying capacity of more than two hundred passengers or length of seventy-five meters or more, for leisure and recreational purposes and having appropriate dining and cabin facilities for passengers;
(b) operate such ship on scheduled voyage or shore excursion touching at least two sea ports of India or same sea ports of India twice;
(c) operate such ship primarily for carrying passengers and not for carrying cargo; and
(d) operate such ship as per the procedure and guidelines if any, issued by the Ministry of Tourism or Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.

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