Legal Metrology Act, 2009
The Legal Metrology Act, 2009 is an Act of the Parliament of India that establishes and enforces standards of weights and measures in India. It was enacted to replace the Standards of Weights and Measures Act, 1976 and the Standards of Weights and Measures Act, 1985.
Background
The Legal Metrology Act, 2009 was introduced to consolidate and amend the laws relating to weights and measures in India. 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.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.