55. Goods dues
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The Authority may, with the approval of the Minister and by notification in the Gazette, levy such goods dues as are prescribed on goods brought into or taken out of such private wharf or premises (by any means of transportation) as may be specified in the notification.
Such goods dues shall be paid by —
goods
“goods” includes animals, carcases, baggage, containers and any other movable property of any kind whatsoever;
the owner or occupier of such wharf or premises;
the owner of the vehicle or vessel used in the carriage of the goods into or out of the wharf or premises or otherwise; or
any other person authorised to act as agent for the owner of such vehicle or vessel in the carriage of such goods into or out of the wharf or premises or otherwise.
The Authority may recover such goods dues from any of the persons mentioned in subsection (2).[52
dues
“dues” includes port dues, goods dues and pilotage dues levied under this Act but does not include rates;