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The Act has been extended with effect from 1-10-1963 under Puducherry (Laws) Regulation, 1963 vide G.O.No.36, dated 30-3-1971. 559 (g) “port” means the space within such limits as may, from time to time, be defined by the Government for the purpose of this Act by notification in the Official Gazette and until a notification is so issued within such limits as may have been defined by the Government under the provisions of the Indian Ports Act, 1908 (Central Act 15 of 1908); (h) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (i) “quay” means a landing place conveniently fitted on the shore for the loading or unloading of vessels and includes a wharf; (j) “wharf” includes any wall or stage and any part of the land or foreshore that may be used for loading or unloading goods, or for the embarkation or disembarkation of passengers and any wall enclosing or adjoining the same; (k) “vessel” means anything made for the conveyance by water of human beings or property. Levy of landing and shipping fees.