Section 52:
Power to seize cargo or goods, if charges due thereon are not paid.
If any charge
due under the provisions of this Part in respect of any cargo or goods carried in a Government
vessel on a canal, or stored on or in lands or warehouses occupied for the purposes of a canal is not paid on demand to the person authorised to collect the same, the Divisio nal Canalofficer may seize such cargo or goods and detain them until the charge so due, together with
all expenses and additional charges arising from such seizure and detention, is paid in full.