Indian Ports Act, 1908
12. Removal of
lawful obstructions
(1) If any
obstruction or impediment to the navigation of any port subject to this Act has
been lawfully made, or has become lawful by reason of the long continuance of
such obstruction or impediment, or otherwise, the conservator shall report the
same for the information of the 2[Government], and shall, with the
sanction of 23[the Government], cause the same to be removed or
altered, making reasonable compensation to the person suffering damage by such
removal or alteration.
(2) Any
dispute arising concerning such compensation shall be determined according to
the law relating to like disputes in the case of land required for public
purposes.