Section 38

Penalty for non-registration by importer of weight or measure.

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
    Whoever imports any weight or measure without being registered under this Act shall be punished with fine which may extend to twenty-five thousand rupees and for the second or subsequent offence, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.

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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