Section 52(1) in Tamil Nadu Maritime Board Act, 1995
(1)If the master of any vessel in respect of which any rates or penalties are payable under this Act, or under any regulations or orders made in pursuance thereof, refuses or neglects to pay the same or any part thereof on demand, the Board may distrain or arrest such vessel and the tackle, apparel and furniture belonging thereto or any part thereof and detain the same until the amount so due to the Board together with such further amount, as may accrue for any period during which the vessel is under distraint or arrest, is paid.
