Om Shankar Biyani vs Board Of Trustees, Port Of Calcutta & Ors

The Supreme Court held that under Section 58 of the Major Port Trusts Act, port charges must be paid before the removal of goods from the port. The Court found that the High Court erred in allowing the Appellant to remove goods without settling these charges, emphasizing that the responsibility to pay lies with the Appellant regardless of disputes with the Customs Authorities. The appeal was allowed, and the order of the High Court was set aside, reinforcing the necessity of compliance with statutory payment obligations.