Indian Ports Act, 1908
47. Port-due on vessels not discharging or taking in cargo
When a vessel enters a port 14[not being a major
port] subject to this Act but does not discharge or take in any cargo or
passengers therein (with the exception of such unshipment and reshipment as may
be necessary for purposes of repair) she shall be charged with a port-due at a
rate to be determined by the 58[Government] and not exceeding half
the rate with which she would otherwise be chargeable.