Cap. 37 Art. 41Doubts as to authenticity of signature. S. 5 of Ord. III of 1850,incorporated.

(1) If any doubt shall arise as to the authenticity of the signature of the importer named in the schedule, the Commissioner shall not deliver the goods until the signature shall have been verified.

(2) If, on account of the death, absence or other incapacity of the importer, his signature cannot be by him verified, the Commissioner shall not deliver the goods until the said signature shall have been verified by two persons whom he shall deem trustworthy; and in any such case neither the customs department nor any of its officials shall be responsible for any error which may have been incurred respecting such signature.