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

Penalty for use of unverified weight: statutory fines apply and repeat non compliance may attract imprisonment.
Non-submission of a model for approval attracts a monetary penalty and enhanced sanctions for repeat offences; the sale, distribution, transfer or use of any unverified weight or measure attracts a statutory penalty with a prescribed minimum fine and escalated punishments, including possible imprisonment for subsequent offences. Enforcement responses advise payment of penalty where verification or renewal has lapsed.