Section 57: Ascertainment and recovery or expenses and damages payable under this Act

Q: What does Section 57 of The Indian Ports Act, 1908 (TIPA) deal with?

Section 57 TIPA pertains to "Ascertainment and recovery or expenses and damages payable under this Act". It is part of the The Indian Ports Act, 1908, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 57 of The Indian Ports Act, 1908 (TIPA) governs ascertainment and recovery or expenses and damages payable under this Act. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 57 TIPA still in force?

Yes, Section 57 of the The Indian Ports Act, 1908 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 57 TIPA?

धारा 57 TIPA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 57 of the The Indian Ports Act, 1908. Section 57 of The Indian Ports Act, 1908 (TIPA) governs ascertainment and recovery or expenses and damages payable under this Act. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 57 TIPA?

Dhara 57 TIPA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 57 of the The Indian Ports Act, 1908. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 57 of The Indian Ports Act, 1908 (TIPA) governs ascertainment and recovery or expenses and damages payable under this Act. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 57 of The Indian Ports Act, 1908?

Cite as: "Section 57, The Indian Ports Act, 1908 (TIPA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Ports Act, 1908, § 57 (India).

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If any dispute arises as to the sum to be paid in any case as expenses or damages under this Act, it shall be determined by Magistrate upon application made to him for that purpose by either of the disputing parties.

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Whenever any person is liable to pay any sum, not exceeding one thousand rupees, as expenses or damages under this Act, it shall be any Magistrate upon application made to him for that purpose by either of the disputing made to him by the authority to whom the sum is payable may, in addition to or instead of any other means for enforcing payment, recover the sum as if it were a fine.