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Obstructions in fairways Act, 1881 (Act No. XVI of 1881).

Country/Territory
Bangladesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
1881 (1973)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to empower the Government to remove or destroy obstructions in fairways, and to prevent the creation of such obstructions.
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Harbour Navigation
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Act provides for the removal or destruction of anything (sunken, stranded or abandoned vessels, fishing gear, timber logs) obstructing the passage leading to any port in Bangladesh.

Full text
English
Website
bdlaws.gov.bd