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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...
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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...
2 days ago2 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


Controller reviews functioning of Legal Metrology Department
After assuming charge as Controller, Legal Metrology Department, J&K, Rajinder Singh Tara, today convened a comprehensive district wise...
Jun 172 min read


Department of Consumer Affairs, GoI celebrates 150 Years of Metre Convention on World Metrology Day 2025
1 mg Accuracy Mandated for Gold Trade to strengthen consumer protection through fair trade practices and reduced measurement...
May 213 min read


Department of Consumer Affairs, GoI, organises round table conference on Legal Metrology, Ease of doing business and protection of consumer rights
Decriminalised sections of Legal Metrology Act, 2009 would eliminate barriers, foster growth of businesses and help citizens and business...
Apr 274 min read


CTF delegation calls on Controller, Legal Metrology, submits suggestions
To discuss and submit their suggestions concerning the upcoming Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules 2025 , a deputation of the Chamber of...
Apr 242 min read


Centre Notifies Radar Speed Measurement Equipment Rules under Legal Metrology Act
To enhance road safety and fairness in speed enforcement, the Indian government has notified new rules for radar-based speed measuring...
Apr 202 min read


Centre issues draft rules for gas meters under Legal Metrology Act to ensure accuracy, consumer protection
In a major move to enhance consumer protection and promote fair trade practices, the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India,...
Apr 152 min read


Strict directives issued for Puducherry businesses to comply with legal metrology rules
Violators will face fines under the Puducherry Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Enforcement Rules, 2011. The Controller of Legal...
Apr 111 min read


Gujarat govt proposes amendments to Legal Metrology rules
Gandhinagar: The Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Department of Gujarat has issued a draft notification proposing amendments to...
Mar 314 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 142 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...
Feb 41 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 282 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...
Jan 242 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 30, 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 18, 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 9, 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 5, 20242 min read
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