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West Bengal Jute Goods Act, 1950 (No. 5 of 1950).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
West Bengal
Document type
Legislation
Date
1950
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the prevention of certain dealings in jute goods.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Textile plants/fibres Authorization/permit Processing/handling Internal trade Crops/grasses
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act empowers the State Government to prohibit the making of certain contracts relating to sale or purchase of jute goods made on a forward basis for rates that a below the market rates prevailing at such time. Additionally, the Act provides for penalties for violating the provisions of the Act.

Full text
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