Central Act
The Handlooms (Reservation of Articles for Production) Act, 1985
An Act to provide for reservation of certain articles for exclusive production by handlooms and for matters connected therewith.
| Act number | 22 of 1985 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1985-03-29 |
| In force from | 1986-03-31 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Textiles |
| Sections | 19 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Textiles
- The National Jute Board Act, 2008
- The National Institute of Fashion Technology Act, 2006
- The Textile Undertakings (Nationalisation) Act, 1995
- The Jute Packaging Materials (Compulsory Use in Packing Commodities) Act, 1987
- The Swadeshi Cotton Mills Company Limited (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1986
- The British India Corporation Limited (Acquisition of Shares) Act, 1981
- The Jute Companies (Nationalisation) Act, 1980
- The National Company Limited (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1980
Questions this page answers
When did the The Handlooms (Reservation of Articles for Production) Act, 1985 come into force?
It came into force on 1986-03-31, having been enacted on 1985-03-29.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Textiles.
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