THE PUNJAB ICE PRICE CONTROL ACT, 1968
The Punjab Ice Price Control Act, 1968
General19689 sections
This Act regulates the sale of ice in Punjab by empowering District Magistrates to set maximum prices for both wholesale and retail transactions. It applies to any dealer holding more than five quintals of ice for sale, ensuring fair pricing and preventing price gouging. The law requires sellers to display their prices in Punjabi on a visible board and prohibits withholding stock from the market. Violations can result in imprisonment or fines, and inspections are allowed to ensure compliance, ultimately protecting consumers from exploitation during periods of high demand or scarcity.
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Power to fix price of ice
- 4. Prohibition of sale of ice at prices exceeding the maximum prices
- 5. Inspection and maintenance of books of accounts, documents and record
- 6. Display of stock of ice and sale price thereof
- 7. Prohibition against withholding from sale
- 8. Penalty
- 9. Cognizance of offences
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