The Handlooms (Reservation of Articles for Production) Act, 1985
Central Act · Act 22 of 198519 provisions
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to provide for reservation of certain articles for exclusive production by handlooms and for matters connected therewith. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 22 of 1985 |
| Year | 1985 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Textiles |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 19 |
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- Section 1 Short title, extent and commencement.
- Section 2 Definitions.
- Section 3 Power to specify articles for exclusive production by handlooms.
- Section 4 Constitution of Advisory Committee.
- Section 5 Prohibition of production of articles exclusively reserved for handlooms.
- Section 6 Power to call for information or to furnish samples.
- Section 7 Power to enter and impact.
- Section 8 Power to search and seize.
- Section 9 Search and seizure to be made in accordance with the Code of Criminal Procedure,1973.
- Section 10 Penalty for contravention of orders made under section 3.
- Section 11 False statement.
- Section 12 Attempts and abetment.
- Section 13 Offences by companies.
- Section 14 Offences to be cognizable.
- Section 15 Power to delegate.
- Section 16 Power of Central Government to give directions.
- Section 17 Protection of action taken in good faith.
- Section 18 Power to exempt.
- Section 19 Power to make rules.
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