Marking of Heavy Packages Act : Obligation to mark weight on heavy packages. Indian Bare Acts :

Marking of Heavy Packages Act,1951

Act No : 39

Section : Obligation to mark weight on heavy packages.

3. Obligation to mark weight on heavy packages. Every person consigning a heavy package for transport by sea or inland water-way from any place in India shall have marked thereon plainly, durably and conspicuously the gross weight of the packages: Provided that in cases or circumstances specified by rules made under this Act where it is difficult to determine the correct weight, only the approximate weight may be so marked.