The Gold Control Act, 1968, 45 of 1968, (Rep., Act 18 of 1990) · IX — ARTISANS

Section 45. Subject to the other provisions of this Act, an artisan may make, manufacture, prepare, repair or po

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

45. Subject to the other provisions of this Act, an artisan may make, manufacture, prepare, repair or polish ornaments, and may also repair or polish an article, for the dealer by whom he is employed, but shall not, unless the dealer by whom he is employed is authorised by the Administrator, so to do, make, manufacture or prepare any primary gold or article: Provided that such artisan may, in the process of making, manufacturing, preparing or repairing ornaments, make, manufacture or prepare primary gold (other than standard gold bar) by melting, processing or converting any article or ornament or standard gold bar received by him from the licensed dealer by whom he is employed.

Source: India Code