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THE
MALDIVES.
Trade and
Commerce.
112
SESSIONAL PAPERS, 1881.
(5)
In 1843, when the obnoxious Navigation Laws (finally abolished by 12 & 13 Viet. c. 29) still
remained in force, a question regarding the right of Maidive and Lakkadive vessels to land
goods at Ceylon in their passage to and from the continent of India led to the boats of these
Islands being placed on the same footing as British vessels.
By Cfrder in Council dated 21st January, 1823, and subsequently by Act of 3 & 4 Wm. IV.
c. 54, trade with Ceylon could only be conducted in British vessels or vessels of friendly foreign
States exercising reciprocal indulgence.
Upon it being pointed out to the Board of Customs in England that the privilege of free trade
had hitherto been allowed these Islanders, that their situation was peculiar, and that they were
under the protection of the Indian and Ceylon Governments, it was not deemed expedient to
disturb the practice which had always prevailed.
MALDIVES.
Trade and
Commerce.
112
SESSIONAL PAPERS, 1881.
(5)
In 1843, when the obnoxious Navigation Laws (finally abolished by 12 & 13 Viet. c. 29) still
remained in force, a question regarding the right of Maidive and Lakkadive vessels to land
goods at Ceylon in their passage to and from the continent of India led to the boats of these
Islands being placed on the same footing as British vessels.
By Cfrder in Council dated 21st January, 1823, and subsequently by Act of 3 & 4 Wm. IV.
c. 54, trade with Ceylon could only be conducted in British vessels or vessels of friendly foreign
States exercising reciprocal indulgence.
Upon it being pointed out to the Board of Customs in England that the privilege of free trade
had hitherto been allowed these Islanders, that their situation was peculiar, and that they were
under the protection of the Indian and Ceylon Governments, it was not deemed expedient to
disturb the practice which had always prevailed.