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Section 26: Damage to property of port.

The Indian Ports Act 2025Central Act · Act 27 of 2025

(1) No person shall, without lawful excuse, remove, destroy or damage any property including any pier or wharf belonging to, or in the custody or possession of, the port, or hinder or prevent such property from being used or operated in the manner it is intended to be used or operated.

(2) Any person who does any act in violation of the provisions of sub-section (1), shall, in addition to any other penalty specified under column (4) of the Second Schedule, be liable to pay such expenses, as the conservator may determine to be just and reasonable, on the basis of such factors, as may be prescribed by the appropriate Government for any loss, destruction or damage suffered by the port, including the expenses of any inspection or survey carried out, having regard to the circumstances of the case.

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ActThe Indian Ports Act 2025
Section26
Marginal noteDamage to property of port.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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