Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08
II. And it is hereby enacted, that when information shall be given to any Salt Agent or Superintendent of Salt Chokies that contraband Salt is stored in any warehouse, dwelling house, or other place situated in the tract of country in Bengal or Orissa within which the transportation of Salt without Ruwana is not lawful, and such Salt Agent or Superintendent of Salt Chokies shall deem the information credible, and desire to act thereupon, he shall require the same to be given to him in writing, or shall take the deposition of the informant, as may be most convenient, so that the following particulars shall be placed on record in his office—First, the name, profession and place of residence of the informant. Second, the place, that is, the name of the town or village, and description of the house, warehouse or other place where the Salt may be stated to be in store. Thirdly, the name of the person to whom the house, warehouse, or other place belongs, or on account of, or by whom the Salt is there stored. Fourthly, the quantity and description of the Salt, and the grounds for believing the same to be contraband.
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Source: India Code