141. Disposal of matters and things removed by Authority
Feedback & supportAny matter or thing removed by the Authority in executing any work which it is entitled to execute under this Act or any regulations made thereunder shall, except as otherwise provided, be the property of the Authority and may be sold by public auction or, if the Authority thinks the circumstances of the case require, may be sold otherwise or be disposed of without sale.
The moneys arising from the sale may be retained by the Authority and applied in or towards the expenses incurred and the surplus, if any, shall be paid on demand to the owner of that matter or thing.
owner
“owner”, when used in relation to goods, includes any consignor, consignee, shipper or agent of the owner for the sale, custody, loading, handling, discharge or delivery of such goods; and, when used in relation to any vessel, includes any part-owner, charterer, operator, consignee or mortgagee in possession thereof or any duly authorised agent of any such person;
If that surplus is not claimed within one year, it shall be paid into the funds of the Authority.
If any matters or things belonging to several persons are removed by the Authority in executing any such work, it shall cause those matters or things, if sold, to be sold separately.[123