Power of Inspector to adjust weights or measures

In force Act 9 of 1968 As on 27 Oct 2026

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Act 9 of 1968

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Section 21 of the Goa Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act, 1968 deals with power of Inspector to adjust weights or measures. Where it appears to the State Government desirable that an Inspector should be allowed in any area to adjust the weights and measures or weighing or measuring instruments, it may, if it thinks fit, authorise such Inspector to adjust weights and measures or such instruments accordingly.

Where it appears to the State Government desirable that an Inspector should be allowed in any area to adjust the weights and measures or weighing or measuring instruments, it may, if it thinks fit, authorise such Inspector to adjust weights and measures or such instruments accordingly.
Section 21, The Goa Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act, 1968 (Act 9 of 1968).

Questions about Section 21

What does Section 21 of the Goa Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act deal with?

Section 21 of the Goa Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act is headed "Power of Inspector to adjust weights or measures". Where it appears to the State Government desirable that an Inspector should be allowed in any area to adjust the weights and measures or weighing or measuring instruments, it may, if it thinks fit, authorise such Inspector to adjust weights and measures or such instruments accordingly.

How do I find court cases under Section 21 of the Goa Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Goa Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act 21, section 21 Goa Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act, section 21 of the Goa Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Goa Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act enacted?

Goa Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act was enacted in 1968 as Act 9 of 1968. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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