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In fixing the scales of rates under the provisions of this chapter, the Board may prescribed a lower rate in respect of— (i) coastal goods, that is to say, goods other than imported goods 52 of 1962. as defined in the Customs Act, 1962, carried in a vessel from one Indian port to another Indian port: Provided that there shall be no discrimination between Indian ports in prescribing a lower rate under this section; (ii) other goods in special cases. Imposition and recovery of rates at minor ports. Power of Board to prescribe lower rate. 307 The West Bengal Maritime Board Act, 2000. Rates etc. to be published by Board. Exemption of Central Government or State Government from payment of rates and charges for the use of ports or works or services, etc. Exemption of goods and vessels from payment of rates and charges. Power of Board to make regulations. Settlement of dispute regarding rates. [West Ben. Act (Chapter IV.—Establishment of minor ports and works and services to be provided at minor ports, and functions of Board—Sections 23-27.)