Indian Ports Act : Discharge of fire arms in port. Indian Bare Acts :

Indian Ports Act,1908

Act No : 15

Section : Discharge of fire arms in port.

27. Discharge of fire arms in port. If any person, without lawful excuse, discharges any firearm in any port subject to this Act, or on or from any pier, landing-place, wharf or quay thereof, except a gun loaded only with gun-powder for the purpose of making a signal of distress, or for such other purpose as may be allowed by the 1*[Government], he shall for every such offence be punishable with fine which may extend to fifty rupees.