Section 51:
Power to seize and detain vessel on failure to pay charges.
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.