Section 3

Central Government entitled to expenses incurred in removing obstruction.

The Obstructions in Fairways Act, 1881

  • Act 16 of 1881
  • Ministry of Shipping
About this Act

An Act to empower the Government to remove or destroy obstructions in fairways, and to prevent the creation of such obstructions.

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    Whenever anything is removed under section 2, 1[the Central Government] shall be entitled to receive a reasonable sum, having regard to all the circumstances of the case, for the expenses incurred in respect of such removal.
Dispute concerning such expenses.--Any dispute arising concerning the amount due under this section, in respect of anything so removed, shall be decided by the District Magistrate or Presidency Magistrate having jurisdiction at the place where such thing is, upon application to him for that purpose by either of the disputing parties; and such decision shall be final.

Notes

1. Subs. by ibid.,for "the Govt.".

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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