Indian Ports Act, 1908
39. Master to report arrival
(1) Within twenty-four hours after the arrival within the limit
of any port subject to this Act of any vessel liable to the payment of
port-dues under -this Act, the master of the vessel shall report her arrival to
the conservator of the port.
(2) A master failing without lawful excuse to make such within
the time aforesaid shall for every such offence be punishable with, fine which
may extend to one hundred rupees.
(3) Nothing in this section applies to tug-steamers, ferry
steamers or river steamers plying to and from any of the ports subject to this
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