31. Imported goods not to be unloaded from vessel until entry inwards granted. -
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(1) The master of a vessel shall not permit the unloading of any imported goods until an order has been given by the proper officer granting entry inwards to such vessel. |
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(2) No order under sub-section (1) shall be given until an [1][arrival manifest or import manifest] has been delivered or the proper officer is satisfied that there was sufficient cause for not delivering it. |
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(3) Nothing in this section shall apply to the unloading of baggage accompanying a passenger or a member of the crew, mail bags, animals, perishable goods and hazardous goods. |