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THE MARKING OF HEAVY PACKAGES ACT, 1951

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.