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Whoever uses in any transaction for trade ~ c n r i t y toe usa Of uo- or commerce, or bas in his possession for such use, at a m p any commercial weight or measure or any weighing omrnercia or measuring instrument which has not been' verified w2:zd or re-verified or stamped in accordance with the provi- sions of this .Act and the rules made thereunder shall .be punishable for a first offence, with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees, and for a second or subsequent offence, with imprisonment for a period which may extend to one month, or with fine wbich may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both. Expla~lafion I-When any such weight or measure or weighing or measuring instrument is found in. the possession of any trader or any employee or agent of such trader,. such trader, employee or agent shall be presumed, unti1 the contrary is proved, to have had it in his 'possession for use in transactions for trade or commerce. Explanaiion II-Where any weight or measure or weighing or measuring instrument is used or pos- sessed in contravention of this section by any employee or agent of a trader on behalf of such a trader, such trader shal!, unless he proves. that the offence under this section' was - committed by his employee or agent without his knowIedge or consent, be also deemed to be guilty of the offence.