Section 69: Power of Authority to make regulations

69. Power of Authority to make regulations.—(1) The Authority may, with the prior sanction of the 1[division concerned], make regulations for carrying out the purposes of this Act. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such relations may provide for— (a) regulating, declaring and defining the wharves, quays, stages, jetties and piers, on and from which goods shall be landed from and shipped in vessels within the Port area; (b) the safe and convenient use of such wharves, quays, stages, jetties, piers and of Landing places, tramway, warehouses, sheds and other works in and adjoining the same; (c) regulating the reception and removal of goods within and from the premises of the Board, and for declaring the procedure to be followed in taking charge of goods which may have been damaged before landing or may be alleged to be so damaged; (d) settling the mode of payment of tolls, charges, dues and rates levied under this Act; 1Subs. by the Port Qasim Authority (Amendment) Act, 2021 (XL of 2021), s. 18. (e) providing water for ships and for licensing and regulating water-boats within the Port area; (f) The removal of wrecks from the port and keeping clean the Port area, the foreshore and the works of the Board and for preventing filth or rubbish being thrown therein or thereon; and (g) the guidance of persons employed by the Authority under this Act, and generally for carrying out the purposes of this Act.

Effective date: 1973-01-01

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