Penang Port Commission Act 1955 · Updated to 1 Jan 2006 · Part V · Duties and Powers of the Commission
62. Minister may appoint places to be used for the collection of revenue duties
Feedback & supportThe Minister may, notwithstanding anything in this Act, appoint any part of the wharves or premises vested in the Commission as a place for collection of import or other revenue duties payable to the Government.
Commission
“Commission” means the Penang Port Commission established and incorporated under this Act;
Whenever any wharf or part of the premises of the Commission has been so appointed as a place for the collection of import or other revenue duties, the Commission shall set apart and maintain the place, in such manner as the Minister requires, for the use of the persons entitled to collect those duties.
wharf
“wharf” includes any wall and building adjoining the foreshore, sea-bed or a river-bed;
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All rates payable in respect of any such wharf or part of the premises so set apart, or for the landing, shipping or storage of goods thereon, therefrom or therein, shall be paid to the Commission.
rates
“rates” includes any toll, due, rent, rate or charge leviable under this Act;