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Dist admin committed to ensuring fair practices in cotton trading
Kurnool District Collector Dr A Siri has cautioned traders and commission agents involved in cotton procurement that any malpractice in weighing procedures will attract strict legal consequences. She stated that the district administration is committed to ensuring fair practices in cotton trading and will not tolerate any attempt to deceive farmers through manipulation of weighing machines. In a press release on Sunday, the Collector has stated that the Legal Metrology Depart
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Seizure And Prosecution Will Be Initiated Against Sabarimala Stalls Violating Legal Metrology Act: Kerala High Court Told
The Kerala High Court was on Monday (November 24) informed that directions have been issued to carry out seizure, search and prosecution against stalls in Sabarimala that are found to be violating provisions of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009. The Legal Metrology Act was brought in, among other objectives, to regulate the trade in goods that are sold or distributed by weight, measure or number. The legislation enumerates offences and penalties, including fines and imprisonment
4 days ago2 min read


Saurabh Bhagat reviews Legal Metrology Labs, calls for modernisation
Commissioner Secretary, Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Saurabh Bhagat, today conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Legal Metrology Department’s laboratories and infrastructure at Transport Nagar, Narwal, Jammu. He reviewed laboratory functioning and ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening consumer protection mechanisms across the Union Territory. Saurabh Bhagat inspecting Legal Metrology labs in Jammu on Sunday. During the inspection, the Commissioner S
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Mines dept set to launch computerised weighbridge
Jaipur: With a view to overhaul the process for measuring mined material and bring transparency, efficiency to the existing system, the mines department is set to introduce a computerised weighbridge module. A trial run is scheduled to be held from Dec 1-7 at two select mining sites, each in Jaipur and Udaipur. Principal secretary of mines, T Ravikanth said that following the pilot phase, the system will be rolled out in a phased manner, with a target to be fully operational
Nov 202 min read


Tiruchi Corporation decides to go in for IoT to streamline waste management
Tiruchi Corporation has initiated the installation of Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled devices across its Micro Compost Centres (MCCs) to enhance operational efficiency and streamline waste management practices. GPS tracker devices to be installed in garbage collection vehicles in Tiruchi. At present, the weighing of waste and recording the login and logout time of trucks are handled manually at the MCCs. With the new IoT-enabled system, these functions will be automated and
Oct 312 min read


Satish Sharma inaugurates first digital weighbridge at Lethpora FSD
In a major step towards enhancing transparency and efficiency in Public Distribution System, the Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) today rolled out first-ever digital weighbridge in Jammu and Kashmir at Food Storage Depot (FSD), Lethpora here. The weighbridge was inaugurated by Minister for FCS&CA, Transport, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, Satish Sharma, in presence of MLA Pampore, Justice (Retd) Hasnain Masoodi. Senior officers
Oct 281 min read


70 years of working together to ensure fair and accurate measurements
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) celebrates 7 decades of international collaboration in legal metrology and release of its...
Oct 132 min read


E-commerce firms under govt lens for using 'dark patterns' to trick consumers: All about these illegal tactics
The Central Government is cracking the whip on e-commerce companies that use “dark patterns” and deceptive design tactics to manipulate...
Sep 193 min read


Penalty for violations of rules on measurement, weights of store goods to be raised in Delhi
The Delhi government is poised to raise penalties for violations of laid down guidelines against the use of non-standard weights and...
Sep 82 min read


Chamber delegation meets Controller Legal Metrology
A delegation of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) Jammu, led by its President Arun Gupta, today called on the Controller Legal...
Aug 282 min read


HBK Launches HLCi, an Advanced Version of Its HLC Bending Beam Load Cell Series
HBK Launches HLCi, an Advanced Version of Its HLC Bending Beam Load Cell Series Hottinger Brüel & Kjær (HBK) , a global leader in...
Aug 212 min read


Legal Metrology, Food Safety officials raids on restaurants, bakeries, hotels
Officials of the Legal Metrology and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) conducted joint raids on hotels, restaurants...
Aug 201 min read
Green Club, Legal Metrology Dept educate students on consumer protection in Zbto
A one day awareness programme on consumer protection and rights was organised at Zunheboto Government College by Green Club Zunheboto in...
Aug 191 min read


‘Daylight robbery’: Passenger accuses IndiGo of weighing scale discrepancies during check-in; airline responds
IndiGo Airlines faces backlash after a passenger shared his experience of inconsistent baggage weights, leading to an overcharge...
Aug 112 min read


IPMMI and KJ Somaiya Launch Industry-Backed Certification in Packaging Machinery Operations
In a significant step toward bridging the skills gap in India’s fast-evolving packaging industry, The Institute of Packaging Machinery...
Jul 212 min read


Meghalaya Govt reaffirms no irregularities in all weighbridges
The state government has filed a second report reiterating its stand that there is no irregularity or illegality in the weighment of...
Jul 162 min read


Legal Metrology cracks whip on cement manufacturers; seizes 550 bags
Acting swiftly on the directions of Controller Legal Metrology Department, Rajinder Singh Tara, the teams of Legal Metrology Department...
Jul 142 min read


Legal Metrology Wing of CS&CA Department Cracks Down on Use of Tampered Weights in Fish Markets
In a decisive move to protect consumers from unfair trade practices, the Legal Metrology Wing of the Department of Civil Supplies &...
Jul 71 min read


Traders booked for violating consumer laws in Arunachal district
Arunachal’s Legal Metrology Department carried out a surprise check at Khonsa market in Tirap district to enforce trade regulations and...
Jul 41 min read


5 weighbridge staffers held for Cachar bridge collapse
Three policemen are facing departmental action while five staff members linked to two private weighbridges arrested in connection with...
Jun 251 min read
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