Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 : FAQ

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Liquefied Petroleum Gas manufacturers, packers, importers, distributors or marketing companies shall maintain a Class III 50 kg, e=10 g weighing instrument and provide it to the delivery man to weigh the cylinder on delivery - rule 18(8 ) of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.

A good move in the interest of the consumer, if implemented.

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The compounding fee according to rule 32(3) of Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 is -

For the contravention of Sec 18(1) of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009

Rs 5 000 - Retailer/dealer
Rs 25 000 - Manufacturer/packer/importer


For the contravention of Sec 18(2) of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009

Rs 10 000 - Retailer/dealer
Rs 50 000 - Manufacturer/packer/importer

Selling products for more than MRP, the compounding fee is -

Rs 2 000 - Retailer/dealer
Rs 5 000 - Manufacturer/packer/importer


---- A very strong step to ensure the consumer fundamental rights ---------