Section 8: Pow er to pre sc ri be th e u se o f w ei ghts on ly , or m easu res on ly , in ce rt ai n ca ses

(1) Notwi ths tan ding any thing con tain ed in this Act , the Sta te Government may , by noti ficat ion in the Official Gazet te, direct that in any specified trade or class of trade s no tran sac tion , dea ling or con­ tra ct shall be mad e or had excep t by weight only, or except by measure only.

(2) A notifica tion issued under this section shall take effect in such area , with effect from such date, and subjec t to such conditions , if any, as may be specified the rein.

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