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Feb 142 min read
HC wants spot inspection of weighbridges to check overloading, revenue loss
The High Court of Meghalaya wanted the government to address overloading of vehicles passing through weighbridges by conducting spot...


Feb 41 min read
Centre extends deadline for packaging amendments to Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules
The government stated that this decision prioritizes consumer welfare while also supporting ease of doing business and reducing...


Jan 282 min read
Draft legal metrology rules released promptly to ensure real Indian time
Developed in collaboration with the National Physical Laboratory and the Indian Space Research Organisation, the draft rules envision a...


Jan 242 min read
Centre notifies rules for verified radar equipment to boost traffic enforcement
In an effort to help traffic personnel measure speed limits effectively, the government on Thursday notified rules for radar equipment...


Dec 30, 20242 min read
Assam's Legal Metrology Department Issues Essential Advisory for Vendors and Consumers
The Controller of Legal Metrology, Assam, has issued an essential advisory to ensure accurate measurement practices across businesses and...


Dec 18, 20242 min read
Coming soon; ‘onboard weighing system’ in heavy vehicles to check overloading
In a bid to curb the growing menace of overloaded vehicles, which pose a serious risk to public safety on the roads, government is moving...


Dec 9, 20242 min read
High Court orders secret spot inspection of 28 weighbridges across State
The Meghalaya High Court has directed the State government to conduct a two-hour unannounced spot inspection of 28 weighbridges across...


Dec 5, 20242 min read
Government will launch legal metrology portal to ensure fair trade and consumer protection
The government of INDIA is developing the National Legal Metrology Portal to ensure fair trade and consumer protection by streamlining...


Dec 4, 20241 min read
Govt deploys advanced tech to enhance oversight over retail fuel outlets
The regulatory mechanism, developed under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011, provides a robust...


Nov 26, 20242 min read
LG approves amendments in Delhi Legal Metrology Rules to strengthen consumer protection
Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has given his approval to key amendments in the Delhi Legal Metrology Rules, 2011, to align them with the...


Nov 22, 20242 min read
Radar Equipment for measurement of speed being included under Legal Metrology Rules: Consumer Affairs Min
DoCA said that radar equipment of speed of vehicles is being included under Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011. It said that after...


Nov 19, 20242 min read
Swiggy Instamart accused of underweighing vegetables: ‘It’s not an innocent mistake’
Swiggy Instamart has been accused of delivering vegetables significantly under the promised weight in a move that has left social media...
Nov 18, 20241 min read
Brainbees Solutions Limited faces ₹50,000 compounding fee under the Legal Metrology Act
FirstCry, also known as Brainbees Solutions Limited, has been ordered to pay a compounding fee of ₹50,000 by the Legal Metrology...


Nov 15, 20242 min read
Laser Printing On Mineral Water Bottle Legible: Kerala HC Quashes Case Against Kinley Booked For Illegible Packaging Details
Quashing a case against Hindustan Coca Cola Company under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules concerning alleged illegible...


Oct 21, 20242 min read
Govt Sends Notices To Quick Commerce Firms For Non Compliance With Legal Metrology Act
The Indian government has sent notices to several quick commerce and e-commerce firms for non-compliance with the Legal Metrology Act, a...


Jul 15, 20242 min read
DoCA proposes to amend Legal Metrology Rules for packaged commodities
The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 are not applicable on packaged commodities containing quantity of more than 25 kg...


Jun 25, 20241 min read
Legal metrology dept registers 189 cases against commodity suppliers in Vijayawada
Starting in July, finger millets will be included in the public distribution system across all districts of Andhra Pradesh. The...


Jun 19, 20242 min read
NHAI asked to make weighing operational at toll plazas to penalize violators
While weigh-in-motion (WIM) equipment at Ghamroj is operational in all lanes, the static weighing machines at both sides of the plaza,...


May 30, 20242 min read
Empowering Coordinators: Weights and Measures workshop sets the stage for progress
The Weights and Measures Department of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) recently convened a three-day...


May 21, 20241 min read
Legal Metrology officials book 224 cases against LPG dealers, electrical shops
The officers verified the weighing instruments, short filling of packages, short weighment of commodities, charging more than MRP and...
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