Malaysia legislation
Section 34
Section 34
Port Authority’s lien for rates
For the amount of all rates levied under this Ordinance in respect of goods, a Port Authority shall have a lien on the goods and may, until the rates are fully paid, seize and detain the goods.
(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 removed from the premises of a Port Authority, or to be shipped, shall become payable immediately before the goods are removed or shipped.
(4)
Except as to claims for money due to the Government, the lien for rates provided for in this section shall have priority over all other liens and claims.
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(5)
Any goods seized under subsection (1) may be sold by public auction or tender or in such other manner as the Port Authority shall direct in writing. The proceeds of sale shall, subject to subsection (4), be applied towards payment of rates owing to the Port
Authority and the balance, if any, be retained by the Port Authority pending claim therefor by the lawful owner of the goods or such other persons having rights to the goods sold, or shall be dealt with in such manner as the general manager shall direct in writing.
[Sub. Cap. A70.]
Power of entry to ascertain dues and rates