The Shore Nuisances (Bombay and Kotaba) Act, 1853

Section 1. Empowers the Collector, & c. to require the removal of Nuisances, &c. in the harbor, &c. and in default to abate them himself

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

1. Empowers the Collector, & c. to require the removal of Nuisances, &c. in the harbor, &c. and in default to abate them himself. 2, 3, 4, Authorizes the proprietor of the Nuisance on receipt of notice from Collector to apply by petition to Supreme Court, to stop proceedings of Collector, &c . (3) the onus probandi to lie on petitioner to prove his alleged right : (4) petition to be presented within a month, except under special circumstances.

Source: India Code