The Cotton Duties Act 1894, 17 of 1894 (Rep., Act 2 of 1938)

Section 8. Intentionally obstructing any Collector or other officer in the exercise of any powers given under this Act

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

28. All the provisions of Chapter XVII of the Principal Act, except sections 169, 170, 177, 182, 184, 185, 187, 190, 191 and 193, shall apply to all proceedings under this Act. Power to Local Government to reverse or modify orders under this Act. 8. Intentionally obstructing any Collector or other officer in the exercise of any powers given under this Act. Imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or fine not exceeding one thousand rupees, or both.

Source: India Code