Legal Metrology Act, 2009

Legal Metrology Act, 2009
Parliament of India
Enacted byParliament 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

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

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

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

References

  1. ^ "Delhi: Now upload pics of products, bills via app for redressal of consumer grievances". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
  2. ^ a b "The Legal Metrology Act, 2009" (PDF). Government of India. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "The Legal Metrology Act, 2009". Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India. Retrieved 2024-07-11.