Section 11

Prohibition of quotation, etc., otherwise than in terms of standard units of weight, measure or numeration.

The Legal Metrology Act, 2009

  • Act 1 of 2010
  • Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
  • Department of Consumer Affairs
About this Act

An Act to establish and enforce standards of weights and measures, regulate trade and commerce in weights, measures and other goods which are sold or distributed by weight, measure or number and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

All sections
    (1) No person shall, in relation to any goods, things or service,--
         (a) quote, or make announcement of, whether by word of mouth or otherwise, any price or charge, or
         (b) issue or exhibit any price list, invoice, cash memo or other document, or
         (c) prepare or publish any advertisement, poster or other document, or
         (d) indicate the net quantity of a pre-packaged commodity, or
         (e) express in relation to any transaction or protection, any quantity or dimension, otherwise than in accordance with the standard unit of weight, measure or numeration.
     (2) The provisions of sub-section (1) shall not be applicable for export of any goods, things or service.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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