The OBSTRUCTIONS IN FAIRWAYS ACT, 1881

Sections

Section 1 — Short title.

This Act may be called the Obstructions in Fairways Act, 1881; [Omitted] But nothing herein contained shall apply to vessels belonging to, or hired by a contract made on behalf of, the Government.

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  1. 1.Short title.
  2. 2.Central Government empowered to remove or destroy obstruction in fairway.
  3. 3.Central Government entitled to expenses incurred in removing obstruction.
  4. 4.Notice of removal to be given by Central Government.
  5. 5.Things removed may, in certain cases, be sold.
  6. 6.Proceeds how applied.
  7. 7.“Vessel” to include tackle, cargo, etc.
  8. 8.Power to make rules to regulate and prohibit the placing of obstructions in fairways.
  9. 9.Penalty for breach of such rules.
  10. 10.Compensation payable in certain cases for damage caused under this Act.
  11. 11.Certain action of the Government previous to passing of this Act to be deemed to have been taken hereunder.
  12. 12.Saving of other powers possessed by Central Government.
  13. 13.Application to fairways in inland waterways.