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Repealed or not in force

The Light House Act, 1927, 17 of 1927, (Rep., Act 20 of 2021)

21 sections · As amended up to 2026-08

Sections

  1. 1The heading "DELEGATIONOF POWERS" omitted by Act 37 of 1976, s. 8 (w.e.f. 15-4-1976)
  2. 2Definitions
  3. 3The word "or the Government." left out by the A.O. 1937
  4. 4The word "Indian" omitted by Act 37 of 1976, s. 2 (w.e.f. 15-4-1976)
  5. 5The word "and" omitted by Act 37 of 1976, s. 9 (w.e.f. 15-4-1976)
  6. 6Power to inspect local lighthouses
  7. 7Control of local lighthouses by the Central Government
  8. 8The word "and" omitted by s. 4, ibid. (w.e.f. 15-4-1976)
  9. 9Levy and collection of light-dues
  10. 10Rates of light-dues leviable
  11. 11Receipts for light-dues
  12. 12Ascertainment of tonnage
  13. 13Recovery of light-dues expenses and costs
  14. 14Refusal of port-clearance
  15. 15Determination of disputes as to liability for payment
  16. 16Light-dues payable at one port recoverable at another
  17. 17Penalty for evading payment of light-dues
  18. 18Exemption from payment of light-dues
  19. 19Refund of excess payments
  20. 20Accounts, etc
  21. 21Power to make rules