Power to exempt vessels not to bring alongside of or to remove from docks, wharves

Any officer appointed by the Board in this behalf, may, in case of emergency or for any reason which appears to him sufficient, by notice in writing, order the master or owner or agent of any sea going vessel not to bring such vessel alongside of, or to remove such vessel from any dock, berth, wharf, quay, stage, jetty, pier or place of anchorage belonging to or under the control of the Board and if, such notice is not complied with, the Board may charge in respect of such vessel such sum as it thinks fit, not exceeding Rs. 1,000 for each day or portion of such day, during which such vessel remains at such dock, berth, wharf, quay, stage, jetty, pier or place of anchorage: Provided that in the case of a vessel ordered to be removed, such charge shall not commence to be made till after the expiry of twelve hours from the service of such notice on the master or owner or agent of the vessel.