Port Authorities Act 1963 · Updated to 1 Dec 2020 · Part IV · Port, Wharves and Premises
25. Minister may appoint any place for use as customs collecting centre
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Minister
“Minister” means the Minister charged with the responsibility for ports;
Act, appoint any part of the wharves or premises vested in the authority to be a place for the collection of import duty or other revenues payable to the Government.
Whenever any wharf or part of the premises of the authority has been so appointed as a place for the collection of import duty or other revenues, the authority shall set apart and maintain such place in such manner as the Minister may require, for the use of the persons entitled to collect such duties or revenues.
wharf
“wharf” includes any wall and building adjoining the foreshore, sea-bed or river-bed;
All charges 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 authority.
charges
“charges” includes any toll, due, rent or other charge leviable under this Act;