Discrimination prohibited

No warehouseman shall, in the conduct of his business, discriminate between persons desiring to avail themselves of the facilities of his warehouse : Provided that the warehouseman shall show such preference to agricultural producers or Co-operative Societies of agricultural producers in the State and allow them such concessions as may be prescribed. Explanation-A "Co-operative Society of agricultural producers" shall mean a society in which the majority of members are agricultural producers or the predominant interest is held by agricultural producers. In case of doubt whether the Society is one of agricultural producers or not within the meaning of the proviso of this section, the matter shall be referred to the Registrar of Co-operative Societies and his decisions shall be final.