The Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2011 (Draft)

The following 9 items will be verified and stamped by Government Approved Test Centres wef from 1 Jan 2012.

1. Measuring system for liquids other than water
2. Water meter
3. Electricity meter
4. Sphygmomanometer
5. Clinical thermometer
6. Glucometer
7. Compressed Natural Gas dispenser
8. Weigh bridges
9. Automatic rail weigh bridges

Government has invited application for GATC at a fee of Rs 10,000 per type of measuring instrument. The license issued for an initial period of 2 years. GATC has to follow the Act and rules framed by the government. It has to verify and stamp (using punches issued) the Weights & measures by collecting prescribed stamping fee and issue a certificate of verification. Immovable items are done insitu free of cost. Licesee has to get trained in NPL New Delhi/IILM Ranchi/Fluid Control Research Institute (FCRI), Palakkad.

FCRI, Palakkad has provided authorized and reliable third party certification with traceability to National / International Standards, assisted industries in testing and calibration of flow products, development of special products and getting ISO 9000 certification.

37. Penalty for contravention by Government approved Test Centre. - (1) Where any Governent approved Test Centre contravenes any of the provisions of this Act or the rules made there under, or the conditions of the licence, it shall be punished with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees.

(2) Where any owner or employee of a Government Approved Test Centre performing duties in accordance with the provisions of this Act or the rules made there under, willfully verifies or stamps any weight or measure in contravention of the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder, he shall, for every such contravention, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees or with both.