Clause 57

For the amount of all rates leviable under this Ordinance in respect of any goods, the Authority shall have a lien on such goods and shall be entitled to seize and detain the same until such rates are fully paid. Such lien shall have priority over all other liens and claims except claims for money payable to the Government.

Rates in respect of goods to be landed shall become payable immediately on the landing of such goods.

Rates in respect of goods to be shipped shall be payable before such goods are shipped.

Rates in respect of goods to be removed from the premises of the Authority shall be payable on demand.