Section 33 of THE KARNATAKA MARITIME BOARD ACT, 2015

for the loss, destruction or deterioration of good of which it has taken charge shall, subject to provisions of the section 45 of the Customs Act, 1962,-

1. (i)in the case of goods received for carriage by railway, be governed by the provisions of the Indian Railways Act, 1890; and
2. (ii)in other cases, be that of a bailor under sections 151, 152 and 161 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 omitting the words “ in the absence of any special contract” in section 152 of that Act: Provided that no responsibility under this section shall attach to the Board, -

1. (a)until a receipt mentioned in sub-section (2) of section 32 is given by the Board; and
2. (b)after the expiry of such period as may be prescribed by regulations from the date of taking charge of such goods by the Board.

1. (2)The Board shall not be in any way responsible for the loss destruction or deterioration of, or damage to goods of which it has taken charge unless notice of such loss or damage has been given within such period as may be prescribed by regulations, from the date of taking charge of such goods by the Board under sub-section (2) of section 32.