THE OBSTRUCTIONS IN FAIRWAYS ACT, 1881

ACT NO. 16 OF 1881 · Enacted [15th March, 1881.] · 13 sections

Section 1.Short title.

Section 2.Central Government empowered to remove or destroy obstruction in fairway.

Section 3.Central Government entitled to expenses incurred in removing obstruction.

Section 4.Notice of removal to be given by Central Government.

Section 5.Things removed may, in certain cases, be sold.

Section 6.Proceeds how applied.

Section 7.“Vessel” to include tackle, cargo, etc.

Section 8.Power to make rules to regulate and prohibit the placing of obstructions in fairways.

Section 9.Penalty for breach of such rules.

Section 10.Compensation payable in certain cases for damage caused under this Act.

Section 11.Certain action of the Government previous to passing of this Act to be deemed to have been taken hereunder.

Section 12.Saving of other powers possessed by Central Government.

Section 13.Application to fairways in inland waterways.