Section 76: Procedure in respect of goods not unloaded by vessels within time allowed

76. Procedure in respect of goods not unloaded by vessels within time allowed.- (1) (a) If any goods imported by a vessel (except such as have been shown in the import manifest as not to be unloaded) are not unloaded within such period as is specified in the bill of lading or if no period is so specified, within such number of working days, not exceeding fifteen, after entry of the vessel as the Board may from time to time by notification in the official Gazette appoint, or (b) if the cargo of any vessel, excepting a small quantity of goods, has been discharged before the expiration of the period so specified or appointed, the master of such vessel or, on his application, the appropriate officer may then carry such goods to the custom-house, there to remain for entry. (2) The appropriate officer shall thereupon take charge of, and grant receipts for, such goods; and if notice in writing has been given by the master of such vessel that goods are to remain subject to a lien for freight, primage, general average, or other charges of a stated amount, the appropriate officer shall hold such goods until he receives notice in writing that the said charges have been paid.

Effective date: 1969-03-03

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