Cap. 352 Art. 20Clearance to be withhelduntilrates are paid.

If any amount in respect of dues, rates, fees or other charges leviable in accordance with the provisions of this Act against any ship is outstanding, then, at the request of the

Authority, such ship shall not be given any discharge or clearance outwards under the Customs Ordinance until -

(a) the amount of such dues, rates, charges or fees has been paid; or

(b) security has been given to the satisfaction of the Authority for the payment thereof.