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When sufficient number of docks, berth, wharves, quays, stages, jetties, or piers have been provided at any port or port approaches as aforesaid, the Board may, after obtaining the approval of the Commissioner of Customs and by notification published in the Official Gazette, direct that no goods or passengers shall be landed or shipped from or upon any sea-going vessel within the port or port approaches otherwise than at such docks, berths, wharves, quays, stages, jetties or piers, except with the sanction of the Board and in accordance with such conditions as the Board may prescribe: Provided that, the Board shall ensure that prior to such notifications, the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962 shall be complied and no imported goods shall be unloaded and no export goods shall be loaded at any place other than a place approved under that Act for the unloading or loading of such goods, except with the permission of the Authority. 52 of 1962. 29 Power to order vessels not to come alongside of, or to be removed from docks, wharves etc.