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| (1) Where any cargo is left standing in the premises of any specified port for a period of over three months and, in the opinion of the Ports Authority, appears to be abandoned or is obstructing its transit sheds, the Authority may dispose of such cargo by public auction or by calling for tenders and if such cargo is not sold as a result of any such auction or calling for tenders, the Authority may sell, give away or destroy such cargo : |
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| (2) The proceeds of the sale of any goods referred to in subsection (1) shall be applied by the Ports Authority in the manner set out in section 39 (6). |
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| (3) The balance, if any, of the proceeds of the sale after making the payments under subsection (2) shall be paid to the person entitled thereto on demand or where no such demand is made within one year from the sale of the goods. to the general revenue and thereupon ail rights by such person to the same shall be extinguished. |
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