The Odisha Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act,1958
odisha · 1958
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- S. 1Substituted by thc Or h a ~cishm and Measurcs (Enforcement) (Amntdment) A* 1969 (Or
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Odisha Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act, 1958, including "commercial weight or measure," "measuring instrument," and "standard weight or measure."
- S. 3Section 3 of the Odisha Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act, 1958, mandates the preparation and verification of working standards for commercial weights and measures.
- S. 4(1) For the purpose of verifying the correct- ness of the working standards, the State Government may
- S. 5The reference standards shall-be kept at such P laces, in such custody and in such manner as the tate Governme~lt may
- S. 6The section allows the State Government to prepare standard sets of commercial weights and measures for verification.
- S. 7Section 7 prohibits the use of non-standard weights and measures in trade and commerce in Odisha.
- S. 8(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in Powm fo pmmi this Act, the State Government may by notification bq ~9
- S. 9Section 9 mandates that commercial weights and measures must display their specifications as prescribed by the government.
- S. 10Section 10 prohibits the sale or delivery of commercial weights and measures without verification and proper stamping by an Inspector.
- S. 11Section 11 mandates that only verified and stamped weights and measures can be used in trade transactions in Odisha.
- S. 12Section 12 exempts certain impractical commercial weights or measures from mandatory stamping and requires licenses for manufacturing or selling such items.
- S. 13Prohibition of mnufacture, etc
- S. 14Section 14 mandates that sealed packages must display net weight or measure, except for items not sold by weight or measure.
- S. 15—
- S. 16Every Inspector shall forthwith on his toenter into appointment enter jnto a rmgnkance with the State ~ w i z a n c e
- S. 17Section 17 mandates Inspectors to verify weights, measures, and instruments within their jurisdiction and stamp verified ones accordingly.
- S. 18Section 18 empowers inspectors to inspect and verify weights, measures, and instruments used in trade, and to seize any related items if an offense is suspected.
- S. 19Section 19 authorizes the State Government to permit inspectors to adjust weights and measures in specific areas.
- S. 20ChntroIler, Inspctor, etc
- S. 21(1) Every manufacturer, repairer or dealer hlnnuf* twfi otc
- S. 22Appeals I
- S. 23The State Government may charge such fees-- fw
- S. 24Section 24 declares duly stamped weights and measures legally valid unless found false or defective.
- S. 25Section 25 penalizes selling non-standard weights or measures in trade with fines and imprisonment.
- S. 26Section penalizes selling unverified commercial weights, measures, or instruments with fines up to 500 rupees.
- S. 27Section penalizes using unverified commercial weights or measures in trade, with fines and imprisonment for offenders.
- S. 28Section penalizes manufacturing, repairing, or selling commercial weights or measures without a license with up to one month imprisonment and/or a fine.
- S. 29Whoever contravenes any of the provisions of ,,,,
- S. 30Section 30 imposes a fine up to 100 rupees for violating the provisions of section 14 of the Odisha Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act, 1958.
- S. 31Section penalizes fraudulent use of false standard weights or measures with up to one month imprisonment or a fine up to 500 rupees.
- S. 32Whoever 1s in possession of any commercial b e i n 4 in weight or measure or weighmg or measuring instnz- possess i o
- S. 33Section penalizes making, selling, or using false standard weights or measures with up to one month imprisonment or a fine.
- S. 34Whoever in seUing any article by weight OF &Fs rhortmeasure, delivers ox causes to be delivered to the vrlsht o r mta
- S. 35Section 35 penalizes forging or tampering with weights and measures used under the Act, with imprisonment or fines.
- S. 36Whoever- p~ndbr TW ocgfet
- S. 37Section 37 imposes penalties on inspectors for knowingly stamping weights or measures in violation of the Act.
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- S. 39( I ) NO court shall take cognizance of an d*mceg* offence punishable under
- S. 40A weight or measure or weighing or measur- r e ~ t s , etc
- S. 41(1) If the person committing an offence under compsnies,
- S. 42Section 42 allows the delegation of enforcement powers under the Odisha Weights and Measures Act.
- S. 44Section 44 empowers the State Government to make rules for implementing the Odisha Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act, 1958.
- S. 45Section repeals previous Orissa weights and measures acts and local government acts upon the act's enforcement.
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