The East Punjab Cotton (Statistics) Act, 1948
The East Punjab Cotton (Statistics) Act, 1948
The East Punjab Cotton (Statistics) Act, 1948, regulates the collection of statistical data regarding raw cotton stocks in the Union territory of Chandigarh. It applies to cotton traders and owners of cotton ginning or pressing facilities, requiring them to submit annual returns detailing the quantities and varieties of raw cotton in their possession. Authorized officers are empowered to inspect records, enter business premises, and request necessary information to compile accurate statistics for agricultural planning and trade monitoring. To protect commercial privacy, the law strictly prohibits the public disclosure or unauthorized sharing of individual business data. Non-compliance, false reporting, or leaking confidential information carries financial penalties.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 3. Delivery of yearly returns of Indian raw cotton
- 4. Right of access to record or document
- 5. Use of returns required under section 3 or information obtained under section 4
- 6. Restrictions on the publication of returns and information
- 7. Penalties
- 8. Penalty for improper disclosure of information and return
- 9. Cognizance of an offence
- 10. Protection for acts done under this Act
- 11. Exemptions
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