# The Jute Packaging Materials (Compulsory Use in Packing Commodities) Act, 1987, Section 9: Penalty for contravention of section 5

- Act: The Jute Packaging Materials (Compulsory Use in Packing Commodities) Act, 1987 (Act 10 of 1987)
- In force from: 1987-05-14
- Ministry: Ministry of Textiles
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/jute-packaging-materials-compulsory-use-packing-commodities-act/section/9/

## Text

Whoever packs any commodity, class of commodities or any percentage thereof in any material in contravention of section 5 shall be punishable with fine which may extend to an amount equal to double the cost of the jute packaging material which should have been used in accordance with the order made under section 3.

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