Section 3: Obligation to mark weight on heavy packages.

The Marking of Heavy Packages Act, 1951Central Act · Act 39 of 1951

Every person consigning a heavy package for transport by sea or inland water-way from any place in India shall have marked thereon plainly, durably and conspicuously the gross weight of the packages:

Provided that in cases or circumstances specified by rules made under this Act where it is difficult to determine the correct weight, only the approximate weight may be so marked.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Marking of Heavy Packages Act, 1951
Section	3
Marginal note	Obligation to mark weight on heavy packages.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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