CS Executive · Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws · Legal Metrology
Ramesh runs a grocery shop in Indore and has bought a new platform scale that he intends to use for weighing goods sold to customers. Under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, what must he do before putting it to use?
Ramesh must get the scale verified before using it, at the place and during the hours the Controller specifies, paying the prescribed fees. The duty applies to any weight or measure likely to be used in a transaction, and it arises before use, not after a complaint.
- AHave it verified at the place and during the hours specified by the Controller, on payment of the prescribed feesCorrect
- BUse it freely and get it verified only after a customer complains
- CRegister it with the local municipal body, which alone may stamp it
- DHave it verified only if its capacity exceeds the limit set by the shopkeeper's association
Explanation
Section 24(1) requires every person having a weight or measure likely to be used in a transaction or for protection to have it verified before use. Verification is done at the place and hours the Controller specifies and on payment of prescribed fees. Verifying after a complaint is too late because the duty arises before use.
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