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The Jammu and Kashmir Prohibition on Manufacture of Specified Copper Utensils (by Machine) Act, 2006

The Jammu and Kashmir Prohibition on Manufacture of Specified Copper Utensils (by Machine) Act, 2006

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This law bans the machine manufacture and sale of twenty-four specific traditional copper utensils, such as Samawars and Tramis, within the region of Jammu and Kashmir. It applies to any individual or business operating in the territory, establishing that those who make or sell machine-made versions of these designated items face up to one year in prison, fines, and the confiscation of their goods. This legislation matters because it actively protects the livelihoods of traditional artisans and preserves the region's rich cultural heritage of handmade copper craftsmanship by shielding local coppersmiths from the pressures of industrial machine competition.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Ban on manufacture of copper utensils by machine.
  4. 4. Prescribed authority.
  5. 5. Act not to apply to certain items.
  6. 6. Violation of the Act.
  7. 7. Power to seize and confiscate.
  8. 8. Penalty
  9. 9. Appeal.
  10. 10. Power to remove difficulties.
  11. 11. Power to make rules.

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