Haryana Proposes New Legal Metrology Rules for 2026, Outlining Registration and Compliance Changes
Draft proposal covers weighing instrument manufacturers, repairers and dealers, with provisions for registration fees, skill certification, verification and penalties.
CHANDIGARH, HARYANA — The Haryana Government has proposed a new set of Legal Metrology Rules for 2026, outlining a regulatory framework for manufacturers, repairers, dealers and users of weights and measures across the state.
The draft notification was published by Haryana’s Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department on October 8, 2026, under Section 53 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009. It proposes provisions covering business registration, skill certification for repair personnel, verification and stamping of weighing instruments, record-keeping, inspections and penalties for non-compliance.
The proposed rules have not been presented in the notification as an implemented framework. The government invited objections and suggestions from affected parties before considering the draft for finalisation.
Proposed Registration Requirements for Industry Stakeholders
Under the draft, manufacturers, repairers and dealers dealing in weights and measures would be required to apply for registration with the designated authority, following the prescribed procedures and submitting the relevant documents and fees.
Manufacturers would need to provide information about their manufacturing facilities, machinery, trademarks and applicable model approval certificates. Repairers would be required to disclose details of their workshops, repair equipment, technical capabilities and skilled personnel. Dealers would need to specify the categories of weights and measures they intend to sell, along with relevant sourcing and manufacturer information.
The draft also proposes a transition arrangement for businesses holding licences under the Haryana Legal Metrology Rules, 2011. If the new rules are finalised and brought into force in this form, existing licence holders would be required to apply for registration within six months of publication in the Official Gazette. Previously deposited licence fees would be adjusted for the remaining licence period, as specified in the draft.
Proposed Registration Fees
Schedule V of the draft outlines the following registration fees for manufacturers, repairers and dealers:
Manufacturers: ₹50,000 for each category or model of weight or measure.
Repairers: ₹20,000 per category or accuracy class for a centre; ₹50,000 for a district with multiple centres; and ₹1,50,000 for state-wide operations, per category or accuracy class.
Dealers: ₹20,000 for all categories of weights and measures.
These amounts are proposed in the draft and should not be treated as confirmation of fees currently applicable under a finalised 2026 framework.
Skill Certification for Repair Personnel
The proposed rules introduce a Certificate of Skill for personnel involved in repairing weights and measures, subject to the prescribed qualifications and conditions.
The draft specifies an application fee of ₹1,000 per application. Applicants would be required to provide details of their educational and technical qualifications, relevant experience and the categories of instruments for which certification is sought.
These categories include non-automatic and automatic weighing instruments, storage tanks, tank lorries and weighbridges. For weighing equipment repair businesses, the proposal places emphasis on documenting technical competence and the qualifications of personnel involved in repair work.
Verification and Stamping of Weighing Instruments
Verification and stamping are key areas addressed in the draft. The proposed provisions outline procedures for presenting instruments for verification, maintaining their condition and obtaining the applicable verification certificate and stamp.
The draft also addresses instruments that cannot conveniently be removed from their installed locations, as well as equipment that is dismantled and reinstalled elsewhere.
Under proposed Rule 16, an instrument already verified and stamped in Haryana would generally not require re-verification solely because it is used at another location within the state. However, where a verified instrument is dismantled and reinstalled at another location, it would not be permitted to return to use until the applicable re-verification, re-stamping or certification requirements have been completed.
The draft further addresses repaired instruments. Where equipment is repaired at a location different from its place of use, the repairer would be required to present it to the relevant Legal Metrology Officer for the applicable verification and/or stamping before returning it to the user.
These provisions are particularly relevant to weighbridge operators, equipment manufacturers and service providers involved in the relocation, repair and maintenance of weighing systems.
Record-Keeping, Inspections and Penalties
The proposed rules require registered manufacturers, repairers and dealers to maintain prescribed records and registers and submit periodic reports to the Controller. They also outline provisions relating to inspections and the maintenance of standards used by Legal Metrology authorities.
Under proposed Rule 21, violations for which the Legal Metrology Act does not prescribe a separate penalty could attract a penalty of up to ₹1 lakh. Suspension or revocation of the relevant registration or verification certificate could also apply, as provided in the draft.
Additional provisions address the compounding of offences, improvement notices and appeals against actions or orders issued under the Act and the proposed rules.
Public Consultation Before Finalisation
The notification dated October 8, 2026, invited written objections and suggestions from affected parties. Submissions were to be sent to the Administrative Secretary, Haryana Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, within the specified period.
The draft proposes replacing the Haryana Legal Metrology Rules, 2011, subject to provisions preserving actions already taken under the earlier rules. Any such replacement would depend on the draft being finalised and brought into force through the applicable legal process.
For manufacturers, repairers, dealers and users of weighing instruments, the proposal provides an indication of the regulatory framework Haryana is considering. However, stakeholders should refer to the final notification, once issued, to establish the requirements, fees and compliance timelines that ultimately apply.
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