Date : 2020-05-20
According to section 22 of legal metrology act “A manufacturer or importer of any weight, measure or measuring instrument shall obtain approval of model from the Director of Legal Metrology, GOI.”
(I) Where to register?
https://gama.gov.in/modelapproval/ Department of Consumer Affairs
(II) Requirements / Application for model approval
(III) Steps of model approval
(IV) If any weight or measure cannot be taken to the laboratory
The recognized lab will undertake the testing at any premises where it may deem fit.
The applicant will bear the expenses for the duration of test, travelling and daily allowances of the persons engaged.
The applicant shall provide facility as required by the team.
Installation, test and removal of model will be done at the cost of the applicant.
Team / Lab/ Central Govt. is not responsible for any damage or loss during testing.
(V) If any weight or measure is not taken back by applicant
If the applicant does not remove the model from the Lab even after 6 months from the date of approval or rejection, Central govt. will forfeit the model and dispose it off as it may think fit.
(VI) Mark of approval
It contains national identification letters- IND
Last two digits of the year of issue
The code number assigned to the Lab
Code number assigned to the model.
Shall be affixed to the model and each weight or measure. If it cannot be affixed with the model, it may be associated with the certificate of approval.
(VII) Revocation of certificate of approval
(VIII) Fees for testing of model of weight or measure
Rs. 5000 demand draft in favor of Lab |
For testing of mechanical type model. |
Rs. 10000 demand draft in favour of Lab |
For testing of digital or electronic type model. |
*The applicant shall deposit half of the testing fees for testing of the substitute material.
(IX) License to manufacture
The state govt. shall be satisfied that the certificate of approval is given by central govt. before issuing the license to manufacture.
If the certificate of approval is revoked by the central govt., the license issued by the state govt. will stand suspended.
(X) Offences and penalties under LM act
OFFENCE |
PENALTY |
Using of non-standard weights and measures |
Fine up to Rs.25,000 or imprisonment up to 6months imprisonment or Both |
Manufacturing and selling of non-standard weights and measures |
Fine up to Rs.25000 |
Any alteration of weights to cheat any person (except any alteration done to correct the errors noticed)
|
Fine up to Rs.50,000 and Imprisonment of 6months to 1year. |
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