Penang Port Commission Act 1955 · Updated to 1 Jan 2006 · Part IV · Financial Provisions
52. Recovery of rates in arrears
Feedback & supportFor the amount of all rates leviable under this Act in respect of any goods, the Commission shall have a lien on the goods and shall be entitled to seize and detain the same until the rates are fully paid. Such a lien shall have priority over all other liens and claims except claims for money payable to the State.
rates
“rates” includes any toll, due, rent, rate or charge leviable under this Act;
Rates in respect of goods to be landed shall become payable immediately on the landing of the goods.
goods
“goods” includes livestock, minerals and wares and merchandise of every description;
Rates in respect of goods to be shipped shall be payable before the goods are shipped.
Rates in respect of goods to be removed from the premises of the Commission shall be payable on demand.
Commission
“Commission” means the Penang Port Commission established and incorporated under this Act;