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The Rajasthan Agricultural Produce Markets (Validating Provisions) Act, 1966

The Rajasthan Agricultural Produce Markets (Validating Provisions) Act, 1966

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This law retroactively corrects past administrative and legal errors in Rajasthan's regulated agricultural markets. It applies to local market committees, traders, and businesses operating within these designated market areas. The act validates previously collected market fees that were incorrectly labeled as a cess, shielding the regional government from expensive refund claims. It also legalizes past business licensing decisions, even if they contained technical wording mistakes or lacked prescribed fee limits. Ultimately, this legislation matters because it prevents costly lawsuits and refund demands over minor procedural details, ensuring market stability while explicitly protecting traders from any retroactive criminal liability.

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  1. 1. Short title
  2. 2. Validation of the collection of certain amounts as cess and the licenses issued

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