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The Commissioners of Revenue v The Forth Conservancy Board - [1931] UKHL TC_16_103 11 May 1931

The Respondent Board, which was constituted by statute to carry out the customary duties of conservators, was empowered to levy dues in respect of vessels, goods and passengers coming within its jurisdiction. It was required to apply its revenue in maintaining its undertaking, in meeting interest and sinking fund charges and in maintaining a reserve fund. Any balance was directed to be applied for the purposes of the undertaking. The Board did not own any heritable subjects other than a derelict harbour not used by shipping and a portion of foreshore ptirchased with a view to possible reclamation.

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