Main purpose of Section 69 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 is:
Section 69 lets petty manufacturers, retailers, hawkers, vendors and stall holders settle a suspected offence by payment, capped at one lakh rupees. The proviso adds that…
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Main purpose of Section 69 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 is:
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Section 69 lets petty manufacturers, retailers, hawkers, vendors and stall holders settle a suspected offence by payment, capped at one lakh rupees. The proviso adds that "no offence, for which punishment of imprisonment has been prescribed under this Act, shall be compounded", so serious offences are excluded and nothing is simply waived.