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Delhi LG approves hike in fines for non-standard weights and measures
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi LG approves hike in fines for non-standard weights and measures

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a move to protect consumer interests, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved a significant hike in penalties for the deployment and manufacturing of non-standard weights and measures. The penalties, ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 1 lakh, will be under the amended Delhi Legal Metrology Rules, 2011. For retailers using non-standard weights or measures, the fine will …

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Govt working on new rules for radar equipment used for measuring vehicle speed
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Govt working on new rules for radar equipment used for measuring vehicle speed

Live Mint  

The department of consumer affairs is finalising new rules to regulate radar equipment used for measuring vehicle speeds, a move that aims to improve road safety. These rules, to be implemented under the Legal Metrology Rules, 2011, will ensure radar equipment used in traffic speed measurements is accurate, reliable, and compliant with international standards, ultimately contributing to safer roads, said …

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Charging More Than MRP For Water Bottles Prohibited Under Legal Metrology Rules And CPA, Punjab State Commission Holds Drinkery 51 Bar Liable
11 months ago

Charging More Than MRP For Water Bottles Prohibited Under Legal Metrology Rules And CPA, Punjab State Commission Holds Drinkery 51 Bar Liable

Live Law  

The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Punjab bench comprising Justice Raj Shekhar Attri and Mr Rajesh K. Arya held Drinkery 51, Chandigarh liable for unfair trade practice for charging more than the MRP mentioned on two Kinley Water Bottles. The bench held that the right to clean and safe water is a basic human right and the act of Drinkery …

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Fuel bunks under scanner in AP: Minister
2 years, 4 months ago

Fuel bunks under scanner in AP: Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Minister for civil supplies and consumer affairs Karumuri Venkata Nageswara Rao said that 29 cases were booked on fuel bunks and imposed fines ranging from Rs. Speaking to media persons here on Wednesday, the minister stated that they would continue to inspect all fuel bunks in the state in the remaining 23 districts in the next six months and …

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File Complaint If Any Info Missing on Product Package, Says Ram Vilas Paswan
4 years, 4 months ago

File Complaint If Any Info Missing on Product Package, Says Ram Vilas Paswan

News 18  

Union Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Friday urged consumers to file complaints, if they find any information missing on the package of any product. Paswan said that the details of manufacturer, date of expiry, maximum retail price and other details of the product should be legible and should be given on packages of all …

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Central Govt Invites Comments On Proposal To Decriminalize Minor Offences Under Legal Metrology Act By August 12
4 years, 5 months ago

Central Govt Invites Comments On Proposal To Decriminalize Minor Offences Under Legal Metrology Act By August 12

Live Law  

In order to ensure ease of doing business in India and to foster an investor friendly climate in the country, the Legal Metrology Division of the Department of Consumer Affairs has invited comments on the proposal to decriminalize certain provisions of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009. The Central Government proposes to decriminalize 'minor offences' under the Act and to substitute …

Hyderabad: 50 stores dupe buyers with fake discounts
6 years, 3 months ago

Hyderabad: 50 stores dupe buyers with fake discounts

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: More than 50 stores selling branded clothing were booked for sticking bills over the price tags during Dasara sales on Friday. The officials were responding to complaints against the outlets regarding violation of the Legal Metrology Department Packaged Commodities Act, 2011, said assistant controller Bhaskar Reddy, who head a team during the raids. As per Legal Metrology Department Packaged …

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