Manyavar Penalty for Legal Metrology Violation Resolved

Vedant Fashions Limited, operating under the brand Manyavar, has resolved a compliance issue regarding Legal Metrology Packaged Commodity Rules, 2011. The company received notices related to the declaration of manufacturer details on product packaging. To resolve the matter, Manyavar paid a compounding fee of ₹50,000 on January 9, 2026. The company has informed the relevant authorities and taken steps to ensure future compliance.

Resolution of Legal Metrology Issue

Manyavar has addressed an alleged violation under Rule 9 of the Legal Metrology Packaged Commodity Rules, 2011. The issue pertained to the absence of manufacturer name and address details and customer care information on product packaging.

Details of Notices and Resolution

The company initially received a Memo dated October 10, 2025, followed by a Show Cause Notice dated November 15, 2025, from the Deputy Controller (Enforcement) Legal Metrology Department. After submitting a request for compounding, the Authority issued a Notice on December 31, 2025, directing Manyavar to deposit a compounding fee.

Payment of Compounding Fee

Vedant Fashions Limited deposited a compounding fee of ₹50,000 on January 9, 2026, to resolve the alleged violation. The payment has been formally communicated to the Authority via a letter dated January 12, 2026.

Minimal Financial Impact

The financial impact is limited to the compounding fee of ₹50,000. The company states that there are no other significant impacts on its financial or operational activities.

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