# The Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007, Section 7: Duties of warehousemen

- Act: The Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007 (Act 37 of 2007)
- In force from: 2010-10-25
- Ministry: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/warehousing-development-regulation-act-2007/section/7/

## Text

(1) In the absence of a lawful excuse, a warehouseman shall deliver the goods referred to in a negotiable receipt, to the holder of the receipt on demand made by the holder and on the holder fulfilling all the following conditions, namely:-- (a) satisfying the warehouse lien; (b) surrendering the receipt in case of non-negotiable receipt and surrendering the receipt with endorsements in case of negotiable receipt; and (c) acknowledging in writing the receipt of the goods. (2) If a warehouseman refuses or fails to deliver the goods in compliance with the provisions of this section, the burden of proof shall lie on the warehouseman to establish the existence of a lawful excuse for the refusal or failure.

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