The Khaddar (Protection of Name) Act, 1950

Section 2. The object of the present Bill is to enlarge the existing definitions of "Khaddar" and "Khadi" to co

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

2. The object of the present Bill is to enlarge the existing definitions of "Khaddar" and "Khadi" to cover silk and woollen fabrics, incidentally extending the Act to the whole of India except Jammu and Kashmir. It is intended to follow up this law by laws passed by the Legislatures of the States providing for the licensing of dealers in Khaddar and Khadi and the prohibition of the sale of such materials, except by licensed dealers or by dealers holding certificates from the All-India Spinners' Association. ==> picture [472 x 32] intentionally omitted <== NEW DELHI; Dated the 11 th April , 1950. N. V. GADGIL.

Source: India Code