Act Number: 39

Act Name: The Marking of Heavy Packages Act, 1951

Year: 1951

Enactment Date: 1951-06-25

Long Title: An Act to give effect to the International Convention drawn up in Geneva on the 30th day of May, 1929, for the marking of weight on heavy packages transported by sea or inland waterways.

Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice

Department: Legislative Department

Section 2: Definitions.
    In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,--
         (a) "heavy package" means a package or other object weighing not less that one metric ton, which is equal to one thousand kilogrammes or 2204.6 standard pounds or 26.8 standard maunds;
         (b) "inland water-way" means any canal, river, lake or other navigable water in India.
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