Levy of waterfront royalty.

The State Government may levy waterfront royalty on the basis of per ton cargo handled at minor ports which are under administration, control and management of the Beard, at such rate as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, fix and shall be payable to the State Government by the Board for the utilization of the State waterfront and such payment shall be deemed to be a part of the expenditure of the Board.