Port Authorities Act 1963 · Updated to 1 Dec 2020 · Part IV · Port, Wharves and Premises
26. Licensed warehouse
Feedback & supportIn respect of any warehouse of the authority, approved and appointed as a licensed warehouse under any written law for the time being in force, the authority may give general security by bond or otherwise for—
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port
“port” means the port specified in the Schedule within the limits declared under section 6 of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952;
the payment of the import duty payable in respect of goods stored in such licensed warehouse; or
the due exportation of such goods.
When such security has been given by the authority no further security shall be required by the Government from any other person to the same effect.
Any person who is, or has the powers of, a revenue officer under any written law for the time being in force, shall at all times—
revenue
“revenue” means any moneys received by the Authority by way of charges, scales of charges or other duties imposed by or under this Act and includes any moneys provided under section 6;
be admitted to any part of premises approved and appointed as a licensed warehouse; and
be permitted to inspect the books kept in connection therewith and the stock contained therein.