Section 65:
Grant of port-clearance after payment of rates and realisation of damages, etc.
1[65. Grant of port-clearance after payment of rates and realisation of damages, etc.--If a Board
gives to the officer of the Central Government whose duty it is to grant the port-clearance to any vessel at
the port, a notice stating,--
(i) that an amount specified therein is due in respect of rates, fines, penalties or expenses
chargeable under this Act or under any regulations or orders made in pursuance thereof, against such
vessel, or by the owner or master of such vessel in respect thereof, or against or in respect of any
goods on board such vessel; or
(ii) that an amount specified therein is due in respect of any damage referred to in section 116 and
such amount together with the cost of the proceedings for the recovery thereof before a Magistrate
under that section has not been realised,such officer shall not grant such port-clearance until the amount so chargeable or due has been paid or, as
the case may be, the damage and cost have been realised.]
Notes:
1. Subs. by s. 25, ibid., for section 65 (w.e.f. 1-2-1975).