Is there any licence to manufacture, sale or repair W & M?

Yes, the State Department (Controller)issues licence to the manufacturer, dealer and repairer of Weights & Measures. The applicant can submit his application for grant of licence to the Assistant Controller (Flying Squad) of the concerned district. A licence issued or renewal under this Act is not saleable or otherwise transferable.

Licence fee : Rs 5000 per annum.

Under sec 23 of Legal Metrology Act, 2009, no person shall make, manufacturer, repair, sell any weight or measure unless he holds a valid licence. The violation is punishable under Sec 45 & 46 of the Act.