Vidhi Codex

Bare Act

The Madhya Pradesh Sale of Khaddar Act, 1953

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This Act regulates the sale of handloom cotton, silk, or woollen cloth ("Khaddar") woven in India from handspun yarn. It prohibits selling or possessing any Khaddar for sale in Madhya Pradesh unless the person holds a specific licence granted by the State Government. The law aims to protect and promote indigenous handloom industries by ensuring all such sales are legally sanctioned.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Prohibition of sale of Khaddar without a licence
  4. 4. Power to grant licences
  5. 5. Penalty for sale of Khaddar in contravention of the Act
  6. 6. Cognizance of offences
  7. 7. Power to make rules

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