Section 40

In force Act 9 of 1968 As on 21 Oct 2026

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Act 9 of 1968 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 40 of the Goa Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act, 1968. Penalty for neglect or refusal to produce weight or measure etc.

Penalty for neglect or refusal to produce weight or measure etc. for inspection .- Whoever (a) refuses or neglects to produce for inspection or verification under section 20, any weight or measure or weighing or measuring instrument or any document or record relating thereto in his possession or on his premises, or (b) refuses to permit an Inspector to inspect and verify any such weight, measure, instrument, document, on record, or (c) obstructs the entry of an Inspector under section 20, or (d) otherwise obstructs or hinders an Inspector in the performance of his duties under this Act, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees.
Section 40, The Goa Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act, 1968 (Act 9 of 1968).

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This section refers to

s. 20 Power to Inspect, etc

Referred to by 1

s. 45 Composition of offences

Questions about Section 40

How do I find court cases under Section 40 of the Goa Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act?

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What should I read with Section 40 of the Goa Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 20 (Power to Inspect, etc), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

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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