Legal Metrology Act 2009

[jithin mathew]

Dear Sir,

My father a small business man, having a small weighing machine ( Roberval balance model). The annual renewal of subscription time was in the month of December, and he forget to renew. Yesterday when we approached, the authority yesterday, they asked as to pay a fine of ₹ 2000/-. Is it true? If self submission is made on the case?

AI Summary

Business Owner Fined 2,000 for Unrenewed Weighing Machine Subscription Under Legal Metrology Act, 2009. A small business owner forgot to renew the subscription for his weighing machine, leading to a fine of 2,000 imposed by the authorities. According to responses in the forum, under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, penalties are applicable for failing to get a model approved or using unverified weights or measures. The fines range from 2,000 to 20,000, with potential imprisonment for repeated offenses. Both replies in the forum confirmed that the penalty is indeed payable under the mentioned sections of the Act.