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Consumer awareness programmes conducted in Wokha Schools
The Department of Legal Metrology and Consumer Protection (LMCP), Wokha, in collaboration with the Consumer Rights Organisation Wokha,...
Sep 23, 20251 min read
Govt Invites Public Comments on Draft Amendment to Legal Metrology Rules
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has invited public comments on a proposed draft amendment to the Legal...
Sep 22, 20251 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 19, 20253 min read
Supreme Court Quashes Seizure of ITC’s Classmate Notebooks, Says Search Without Warrant Violates Law
Delivering a significant ruling in favour of ITC Ltd, the Supreme Court quashed seizure and compounding notices issued by Karnataka...
Sep 17, 20252 min read
Kochi gets advanced microbiology lab to boost food safety, export quality
A state-of-the-art microbiology laboratory was inaugurated at the Export Inspection Agency (EIA), Kochi, under the administrative and...
Sep 15, 20251 min read
Govt allows manufacturers to revise MRP on unsold stock due to GST rate changes
India's Department of Consumer Affairs on Tuesday allowed manufacturers to revise MRP on unsold stock due to GST rate revision. The move...
Sep 11, 20252 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 8, 20252 min read
Consumer awareness program held at Chiephobozou
A consumer awareness program was organized by the Department of Legal Metrology and Consumer Protection Kohima and Chiephobozou GB Union...
Sep 4, 20251 min read
India’s legal metrology regime needs a reset
T he Legal Metrology Act, 2009 (LM act), and the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 (LMPC rules), were introduced to...
Sep 1, 20253 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 28, 20252 min read
Consumer Body Fines VLCC Rs 3 Lakh For Misleading Slimming Commercials
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a Rs 3 lakh fine on VLCC Ltd for publishing misleading advertisements...
Aug 26, 20253 min read
Consumer awareness program on legal metrology held at Phek
EAC Phek, Er. Mecheitsho Koza with department officials and participants at the consumer awareness program at Deo Nukhu hall, PGC, Phek...
Aug 25, 20251 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 19, 20251 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 16, 20252 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 14, 20252 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 7, 20251 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 4, 20251 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 17, 20252 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 21, 20253 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 27, 20254 min read
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