Section 2
Definitions.
The Marking of Heavy Packages Act, 1951
About this Act
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.
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.
(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.