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Section 17

Warehousing Corporation Act, 1957State Act of Punjab · Act 1 of 1957

(1) For the purposes of sub-section(1) of section 15 and of section 16 , loss of weight or bulk by dryage or shrinkage within prescribed limits and gain in weight by absorption of moisture within such limits shall not be deemed to amount to deterioration.

(2) If there is any excess in goods stored in a warehouse by absorption of moisture or other causes, the warehouseman shall not be entitled thereto.

(3) If there is any shortage in the goods stored in a warehouse by dryage or other causes beyond his control, the warehouseman shall not be responsible therefor.

(4) In the event of a dispute arising as to whether such shortage or excess is due to dryage or absorption of moisture or is due to other causes beyond the control of the warehouseman, the matter shall be referred to the appellate authority referred to in section 29 whose decision thereon shall be final and binding.

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ActWarehousing Corporation Act, 1957
Section17
JurisdictionState of Punjab
StatusIn force as published by the source

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