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मान हीने हीन अवहीनं वेतनं तद् द्वि गुणश् च दण्डः, तुला हीने हीन चतुर् गुणो दण्डः, सूत्र परिवर्तने मूल्य द्वि गुणः ॥

In case of loss in length, the value of the loss shall be deducted from the wages and a fine equal to twice the loss shall be imposed. Loss in weight (tuláhíne) shall be punished with a fine equal to four times the loss. Substitution of other kind of yarn, shall be punished with a fine equal to twice the value of the original.

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