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Section 18. Measures, weights and testing instruments.

The Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964

Act no. 5 of 19641964In forceGoa (State Act)

18. Measures, weights and testing instruments.— 74[(1) Every person who 75[manufactures or sells any excisable article or sells any foreign liquor] is bound— (a) to equip himself with such measures, weights and instruments as the Commissioner may require and to keep the same in good condition; and (b) on the requisition of any Excise Officer duly empowered in that behalf, at any time to measure, weigh or test any 76[excisable article or foreign liquor] in his possession in such manner as such Officer may require. (2) The manufacturer of excisable articles licensed under this Act shall not use or make use of vessels, tanks, receptacles, vats, or any other equipment in the process of manufacture/blending or for storage of raw materials, blends, alcohol or any permissible ingredient without obtaining proper calibration from the competent authority.]