Harbours Act, 1946

Survey and examination of goods landed.

77.—Goods which are landed within the limits of a harbour may be surveyed and examined by a person appointed in that behalf by the harbour authority for the harbour and such person shall inquire into the cause and extent of any damage which may have happened to such goods either by sea damage, improper storage or otherwise and shall make a written report to the harbour authority of such survey, examination and inquiry.