31. Notwithstanding the provisions of article 8 (Power to remove goods) of this Order, the owner or person having the charge of any goods warehoused, placed, stored or yarded in a warehouse, transit shed or area, store or yard of the Commissioners shall, before the removal of any of the goods therefrom and at such a date or dates as shall be fixed by the Commissioners, pay such charges as shall be then due and payable on the goods.