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16. Units of measurement, weights and measures lawful for use for trade. (3) It shall come into force on such date, not being later than ten years from the passing of this Act, as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint; and different dates may be … Weights and Measures Bulletins (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification, appoint, and different dates may be appointed for different, – (a) Provisions of this Act, (b) Areas, (c) Classes of undertakings, An Act to consolidate certain enactments relating to weights and measures. Units of measurement. Vide G.S.R. and tertiary standards of weights and measures and coinage standards of the weight of each authorised coin of the realm. 6. (2) On and from the commencement of this Act no weight, measure or number, other than the standard weight or measure shall be used in, or form the basis of any contract or other agreement in relation to … of non-standard weights or measures. 0000003070 00000 n
We work to protect businesses and consumers by ensuring these measurements are correct. 2 of 2002.] Preliminary 1. The Standards of Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Amendment Bill, 2005 seeks to (a) prescribe qualifications for appointment of Additional Controllers and Inspectors, (b) do away with the requirement of registration of users of weights and measures, (c) revise the penalties for various offences under the Act, (d) empower the central government to issue licenses, prescribe fees and make rules. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 83 of the Standards of Weights and Measures Act, 1976 (60 of 1976), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, namely:-1. 0000018404 00000 n
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PDF Full Document: Weights and Measures Act [371 KB] Act current to 2020-12-02 and last amended on 2019-06-21. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES ACT ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS PART I Units and standards of measurement SECTION 1. 17. The Weights and Measures (Packaged Goods) Regulations 2006(SI 2006/659) set out a programme of quantity control for packaged goods. A programme of five yearly calibrations against primary standards has continued. Penalty for manufacturing, etc. 26 0 obj
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Section 3 of the Act requires the Secretary of State to maintain certain secondary and tertiary standards of weights and measures and coinage standards of the weight of each authorised coin of the realm. The Standards of Weights, Measures, and Coinage Act 1866 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.. [Act No. 3. Short Title, Extent, Application and Commencement:- For business-specific advice on complying with the regulations, contact your local Trading Standards service. This Act may be cited as the Weights and Measures Shorttitle- Act. Local authorities often ask us to clarify technical or enforcement issues that can be significant to businesses, and we publish our responses in bulletins. 138 0 obj
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The Standards Of Weights And Measures Act, 1976 (60 of 1976) 182 An Act to establish standards of weights and measures, to regulate inter-State trade or commerce in weights, measures and other goods which are sold or distributed by weight, measure or number, and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto . BE it enacted by Parliament in the Fifty-sixth Year of the Republic of India as follows:— 1. Prior to the Weights and Measures Act 1985, weights and measures acts were only concerned with trade law where the weight or size of the goods being traded was important. 138 20
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THE WEIGHTS AND MEASURES ACT (31~2 May, 1976.1 PART I. The Standards of Weights and Measures (Packaged commodities) Rules, 1977 require the manufacturers/ packers to indicate mandatory declaration of certain basic information on the packaged commodities to safeguard the interest of consumers as well as ensure availability of the declared quantity of the product in the package. 14 of 1991, Act No. 5. Interpretation Act ID: 201001: Act Number: 01: Enactment Date: 2010-01-13: Act Year: 2010: Short Title: The Legal Metrology Act, 2009: Long Title: 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. <<923FAED726B9094CAA7CDA5CBB2C642E>]>>
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