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

ACT NO. 22 OF 1985 · Enacted [29th March, 1985.] · 19 sections

Section 1.Short title, extent and commencement.

Section 2.Definitions.

Section 3.Power to specify articles for exclusive production by handlooms.

Section 4.Constitution of Advisory Committee.

Section 5.Prohibition of production of articles exclusively reserved for handlooms.

Section 6.Power to call for information or to furnish samples.

Section 7.Power to enter and impact.

Section 8.Power to search and seize.

Section 9.Search and seizure to be made in accordance with the Code of Criminal Procedure,1973.

Section 10.Penalty for contravention of orders made under section 3.

Section 11.False statement.

Section 12.Attempts and abetment.

Section 13.Offences by companies.

Section 14.Offences to be cognizable.

Section 15.Power to delegate.

Section 16.Power of Central Government to give directions.

Section 17.Protection of action taken in good faith.

Section 18.Power to exempt.

Section 19.Power to make rules.