Legal Metrology Act, 2009
| Legal Metrology Act, 2009 | |
|---|---|
| Parliament of India | |
| Enacted by | Parliament of India |
| Repeals | |
| Standards of Weights and Measures Act, 1976 Standards of Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act, 1985 | |
| Status: In force | |
The Legal Metrology Act, 2009 is an Act of the Parliament of India that establishes and enforces standards of weights and measures in India.[1] It was enacted to replace the Standards of Weights and Measures Act, 1976 and the Standards of Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act, 1985.[2]
Background
[edit]The Legal Metrology Act, 2009 was introduced to consolidate and amend the laws relating to weights and measures in India.[3] It aims to establish and enforce standards of weights and measures and regulate trade and commerce in weights, measures, and other goods sold or distributed by weight, measure, or number.[2]
Key provisions
[edit]The Act contains several key provisions:
- Establishment of standard units of weights and measures based on the metric system.
- Regulation of manufacturing, selling, and repairing of weights and measures.
- Appointment of legal metrology officers to enforce the Act.
- Penalties for offenses related to weights and measures.
Implementation
[edit]The Act came into force on 1 April 2011.[4] It is administered by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Delhi: Now upload pics of products, bills via app for redressal of consumer grievances". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- ^ a b "The Legal Metrology Act, 2009" (PDF). Government of India. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ "Delhi Confidential: An unusual sight as Piyush Goyal inaugurates national workshop on Legal Metrology Act". The Indian Express. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- ^ "The Legal Metrology Act, 2009". Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India. Retrieved 2024-07-11.