The HANDLOOMS (RESERVATION OF ARTICLES FOR PRODUCTION) ACT, 1985

Sections

Section 1 — Short title, extent and commencement.

(1) This Act may be called the Handlooms (Reservation of Articles for Production) Act, 1985.

(2) It extends to the whole of India.

(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

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  1. 1.Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2.Definitions.
  3. 3.Power to specify articles for exclusive production by handlooms.
  4. 4.Constitution of Advisory Committee.
  5. 5.Prohibition of production of articles exclusively reserved for handlooms.
  6. 6.Power to call for information or to furnish samples.
  7. 7.Power to enter and impact.
  8. 8.Power to search and seize.
  9. 9.Search and seizure to be made in accordance with the Code of Criminal Procedure,1973.
  10. 10.Penalty for contravention of orders made under section 3.
  11. 11.False statement.
  12. 12.Attempts and abetment.
  13. 13.Offences by companies.
  14. 14.Offences to be cognizable.
  15. 15.Power to delegate.
  16. 16.Power of Central Government to give directions.
  17. 17.Protection of action taken in good faith.
  18. 18.Power to exempt.
  19. 19.Power to make rules.