The Tamil Nadu Outports Landing and Shipping Fees Act, 1885

The Tamil Nadu Outports Landing and Shipping Fees Act, 1885

The Tamil Nadu Outports Landing and Shipping Fees Act, 1886, provides the legal framework for the Government to levy and collect fees for the landing and shipping of goods and passengers at ports within Tamil Nadu. It empowers the Government to define port limits, set fee rates, and establish rules for port operations. The Act grants officials the authority to detain goods if fees remain unpaid and, after specific notice periods, to sell those goods via public auction to recover dues. It also holds vessel owners liable for damages caused to port infrastructure and prescribes penalties for regulatory violations.

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