The Assam Weights and Measures (Enforcement) (Amendment) Act, 1964
assam · 1964
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- S. 2Adds new clauses (1) and (m) to section 2 of the principal Assam Weights and Measures Act.
- S. 3—
- S. 4Section 4 mandates the exclusive use of standard weights and measures in trade and commerce in areas covered by the Act.
- S. 5Amends section 14 of the Assam Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act to include new provisions.
- S. 6After section 14 of the principal Act, the inCtl°Assam lo w in g shall be inserted as section 14A, nam ely:— Act XIX
- S. 7Section 7 allows inspectors to break sealed packages to verify weight/measure, seizing incorrect ones and filing complaints against manufacturers.
- S. 8Amends the principal Act to substitute a new provision for section 21 regarding weights and measures enforcement.
- S. 10Adds a new section 28A to the Assam Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act, 1964.
- S. 12In sub-section (1) of section 38 of the principal Tc ti o n a3^
- S. 13Adds a new section 40A to the Assam Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act, 1964.
- S. 14Section 14 mandates that sealed packages or containers must display net weight or measure unless exempt, such as small food items or non-trade articles.
- S. 14ASection prohibits quoting prices or quantities in non-standard terms in trade or commerce in Assam.
- S. 32Section penalizes under-delivery or over-delivery in weight or measure transactions with fines up to 500 rupees.
- S. 40A(1) Any offence punishable under sec- o o ences
- S. 43ANothing in this Actjshall apply to weights or tion
- S. 1959“ Levy of 21