Section 51

Power to seize and detain vessel on failure to pay charges.

The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873

  • Act 8 of 1873
  • Ministry of Jal Shaktri
  • Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
About this Act

An Act to regulate Irrigation, Navigation and Drainage Northern India.

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    If any charge due under the provisions of this Part in respect of any vessel is not paid on demand to the person authorised to collect the same, the Divisional Canal-officer may seize and detain such vessels and the furniture thereof, until the charge so due, together with all expenses and additional charges arising from such seizure and detention, is paid in full.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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