The Northern Indian Ferries Act, 1878

Section 9. Recovery of arrears from lessee

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

9. Recovery of arrears from lessee.— All arrears due by the lessee of the tolls of a public ferry on account of his lease may be recovered from the lessee or his surety (if any) by the Magistrate of the district in which such ferry is situate as if they were arrears of land-revenue.

Source: India Code