Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08
52. If the Master of any vcssel, in respect of 011 to pay portwhich m y port-dues or charges are payable under dues, this Act refuses or neglects to pay the same on the Collector demand, the Collector of Custonis, or other person TJ$"'~~~ a~ut~ho~ixerl to collect such port-dues, `fces` or c,haa.ges, may distrain or arrest such vessel, and the tackle, apparel and furniture belonging thereto, or any part thereof, and detain the same until the amount due is paid ;
and in case any part of the said port-dues or charges, or of the costs of the distress or arrest, or of the keeping of the same, remains unpaid for the space of five days next after any s~uch distress or arrest so made, the Collector of Customs, or other such person as aforesaid, may cause the vessel or other thing so distrained or arrested to be sold, and with the proceeds of such sale may satisfy the port-dues, charges and costs, including the costs of sale remaining unpaid, and shall render the surplus ( if any ) to the Master of such vessel upon demand.
Source: India Code