The Indian Ports Act 1875, 12 of 1875, (Rep., Act 10 of 1889) · IV — .

Section 40. No person, unless duly authorized by the person not Unauthorized t o Unauthorized t o t o Conservato

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

40. No person, unless duly authorized by the person not Unauthorized t o Unauthorized t o t o Conservator, shall creep or sweep in any such port for search for anchors, cables or other stores lost Qr supposed to be lost stores. lost therein. person not Unauthorized t o Unauthorized t o t o Whoever offends against the provisions of this section shall be punished with fine which may extend to 6n.e hundred rupees,

Source: India Code