# 9    Goods receipt

(1) A common carrier shall,--

(a) in case where the goods are to be loaded by the consignor, on the completion of such loading; or

(b) in any other case, on the acceptance of the goods by him, issue a goods receipt in such form and manner as may be prescribed.

(2) The goods receipt shall be issued in triplicate and the original shall be given to the consignor.

(3) The goods receipt shall be prima facie evidence of the weight or measure and other particulars of the goods and the number of packages stated therein.

(4) The goods receipt shall include an undertaking by the common carrier about the liability under section 10 or section 11.

Download our fully-offline, High speed android app.- Click here

Lawgist is not a law firm and does not engage in the practice of law or provide legal advice or legal representation. All information, software, services, and comments provided on this site are for informational and self-help purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Use of this site is subject to our Terms and Conditions, Disclaimer, and Privacy Policy.