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Section 12, Bills of Lading Act, 2025 [S2C-EES]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 4 July 2025.

In Bills of Lading Act, 2025 [A11-W9J]. This text from 4 July 2025. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 12, Bills of Lading Act, 2025 [S2C-EES]. Machine: S2C-EES.

12. Prohibition of the business of a firm without licence.—No person shall undertake the business of a firm except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted under section 13: Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to the business of a firm undertaken by or on behalf of the Central Government or a State Government.

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business: Section 2, Bills of Lading Act, 2025 [S2CE4D] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "business" includes every trade, occupation and profession

business: 13 more definitions.

firm: Section 2, Bills of Lading Act, 2025 [S2CE4D] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "firm" means a firm registered under section 4

firm: 12 more definitions.

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