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Section 21, Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 [S27-J3E]

As at 6 September 2026. In force from 9 April 2016.

In Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 [A11-K89]. This text from 9 April 2016. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 21, Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 [S27-J3E]. Machine: S27-J3E.

21. Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns.—(1) Every trader shall maintain such records and registers relating to the sale of goods as may be prescribed and shall preserve them for a period of five years. (2) Every trader shall furnish to the Central Authority a return in Form A within forty-five days from the end of every financial year, and such other information as the Central Authority may, by order in writing, require.

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trader: Section 2, Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 [S27HG1] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "trader" in relation to any goods, means a person who sells or distributes any goods for sale and includes the manufacturer thereof

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Section 21, Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 [S27-J3E]