The Excises and Salt Act, 1944
Section 31Special and permanent rights of manufacturing salt to be recognised
In force
Chapter V SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO SALT
s. 31
31. Special and permanent rights of manufacturing salt to be recognised The proprietor of a private salt factory who has by virtue of a sanad granted by the Government or any former Government, a special and permanent right to manufacture salt, or to excavate or collect natural salt, shall on application made in accordance with the rules made under this Act be entitled to a licence for such purpose and to the annual renewal thereof, unless on a breach of the provisions of this Act, his licence has been cancelled by an officer duly empowered by the [Board] in this behalf.