Section 52
Recovery of rates in arrears
of Penang Port Commission Act 1955
ActIn forceProvision 60 of 153
Section 52
(1)
For 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.
(2)
Rates in respect of goods to be landed shall become payable immediately on the landing of the goods.
(3)
Rates in respect of goods to be shipped shall be payable before the goods are shipped.
(4)
Rates in respect of goods to be removed from the premises of the Commission shall be payable on demand.