Whoever packs any commodity, class of commodities or any percentage thereof in any material in contravention of section 5 shall be punishable with fine which may extend to an amount equal to double the cost of the jute packaging material which should have been used in accordance with the order made under section 3.
Section 9: Penalty for contravention of section 5.
The Jute Packaging Materials (Compulsory Use in Packing Commodities) Act, 1987Central Act · Act 10 of 1987
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Jute Packaging Materials (Compulsory Use in Packing Commodities) Act, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Section | 9 |
| Marginal note | Penalty for contravention of section 5. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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