Levy of landing and shipping fees

Landing and shipping fees, according to the rates which may be fixed by the Government from time to time may be levied upon all passengers and goods landed from or shipped into any vessel lying or being within the limits of any port within the State of Tamil Nadu to which this Act may be applied. Such fees shall be payable in addition to all tolls and charges now lawfully levied within such port : Provided that the Government may, by general or special orders, exempt any class or classes of passengers or goods from payment of fees under this Act, and may, in special cases, remit the whole or any portion of any charge levied under this section.