The MARKING OF HEAVY PACKAGES ACT, 1951

Sections

Section 2: Definitions.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

(a) “heavy package” means a package or other object weighing not less that one metric ton, which is equal to one thousand kilogrammes or 2204.6 standard pounds or 26.8 standard maunds;

(b) “inland water-way” means any canal, river, lake or other navigable water in India.