Prohibition of weights and measures other than standard weights and measures

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(1) Subject to the provisions of section 46, and notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force, all dealings or contracts, had or made in any area after this Part shall have come into force in the said area for any work to be done or goods to be sold or delivered by weight or measure, shall be deemed to be had or made according to one of the standard weights or measures or to multiples [or sub-multiples] thereof and it shall not be lawful to use any other weight or measure in relation to any such dealing or contract.
(2) Any dealing or contract had or made in contravention of the provisions of sub-section
(1) so far as it contravenes the said provisions shall be void unless it is proved that such dealing or contract was had or made without intention to contravene the said provisions. Explanation. — Unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context dealing or contract is hereinafter called "trade"

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