Bare ActsThe Marking of Heavy Packages Act, 1951

Section 3

Obligation to mark weight on heavy packages.

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Every person consigning a heavy package for transport by sea or inland water-way from any place in India shall have marked thereon plainly, durably and conspicuously the gross weight of the packages: Provided that in cases or circumstances specified by rules made under this Act where it is difficult to determine the correct weight, only the approximate weight may be so marked.