Section 39:
Power to order vessels not to come alongside of, or to be removed from, docks, wharves, etc.
Any officer appointed by the Board in this behalf may, in cases 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 or pier belonging to or under the control of the Board, and, if such notice is not complied with
1[the Board may charge, by way of penalty, in respect of such vessel such sum as it thinks fit, not
exceeding ten thousand rupees] for each day of twenty-four hours, or portion of such day, during which
such vessel remains at such dock, berth, wharf, quay, stage, jetty or pier:
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 as aforesaid on the master or
owner or agent of the vessel.
Notes:
1. Subs. by Act 17 of 1982, s. 12, for "the Board may charge in respect of such vessel such sum as it thinks fit, not exceeding one
thousand rupees" (w.e.f 31-5-1982).