Section 540: Manner of fixing vessels

Q: What does Section 540 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) deal with?

Section 540 TMPM pertains to "Manner of fixing vessels". It is part of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 540 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs manner of fixing vessels. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 540 TMPM still in force?

Yes, Section 540 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 540 TMPM?

धारा 540 TMPM is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 540 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016. Section 540 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs manner of fixing vessels. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 540 TMPM?

Dhara 540 TMPM is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 540 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 540 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs manner of fixing vessels. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 540 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016?

Cite as: "Section 540, The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Model Prison Manual, 2016, 2016, § 540 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Model Prison Manual, 2016

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 540

Manner of fixing vessels

- Mash tuns, under backs, wort receives, coppers and collecting and fermenting vessels shall be so placed and fixed that the contents can be accurately gauged or measured.

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§539

Storage and use of sugar

Short title and commencement

An application referred to in sub-rule (1), shall contain the following particulars, namely;

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Import or transport of India Made Foreign Liquor forbidden without pass/permit

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Table of Contents

The Model Prison Manual, 2016

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 540

Manner of fixing vessels

- Mash tuns, under backs, wort receives, coppers and collecting and fermenting vessels shall be so placed and fixed that the contents can be accurately gauged or measured.