LEGAL METROLOGY ACT
No jail for honking or smoking in metro: How Jan Vishwas Bill 2026 ends imprisonment for everyday violations
The Jan Vishwas Bill has been passed by the Lok Sabha. This legislation aims to decriminalize minor offenses across many central laws. It replaces jail terms for small regulatory lapses with fines and warnings. This move promotes ease of doing business and living for citizens and businesses. The bill ensures a graded enforcement approach.
Mizoram Police seize drugs worth over Rs 25 crore in multiple operations, several held
Mizoram police have made significant strides in their war against drugs, successfully executing several operations in the last few days. They seized impressive quantities of heroin and methamphetamine, with an estimated street value exceeding Rs 25 crore.
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport proposes measures to reduce road accidents, clear backlog of road projects with NHAI
A Parliamentary committee has proposed specific annual reduction targets for road accidents and fatalities, alongside a dedicated National Highway Safety Patrol. Recommendations also include conditioning new NHAI contracts on backlog clearance and shifting to Zero-Based Maintenance Budgeting. The committee further suggested a "Last Mile Task Force" for the Bharatmala project and joint missions for port connectivity.
Govt deploys advanced tech to monitor fuel stations nationwide: Parliamentary Report
The government has implemented an advanced monitoring system for retail fuel outlets nationwide, leveraging technologies like OTP-based calibration and digital payment systems. This initiative, developed under the Legal Metrology Act, aims to enhance regulatory oversight, protect consumer interests, and ensure a fair marketplace by conducting real-time data analytics and precision in fuel dispensing.
Reducing compliance burden: Govt looking at provisions of metrology and explosives rules
"We are working on the Jan Viswas Bill 2.0. A working group of different ministries has been set up. We have formed smaller groups for individual legislation also. That exercise is on," the official said, adding that after the exercise is over, the bill will be put before the parliament for consideration.
India should remove provisions of jail term for labelling offences: EAC-PM working paper
The paper also suggested that the government may consider putting in place a system to assimilate all the statutory/regulatory mandates from respective ministries and departments around labeling-related changes and notify them twice a year on pre-announced fixed dates.
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Remove jail term for most labelling offences: EAC-PM
A working paper, co-authored by EAC-PM member Sanjeev Sanyal, said that the government should opt for a system of graded fines and remove imprisonment provisions except in extreme cases for labeling offences in the commercial sector while simplifying the 2011 Packaging Rules and putting in place a system to consolidate all the statutory mandates from labeling related changes to improve the ease of doing business in the country.
Medical device packs will have to display key info
All medical devices will have to bear details like retail price, country of origin, size and dimensions and consumer care details on the package so that consumers can make an informed decision, the department of consumer affairs has said.
How India can become the global supplier for digital metrology and remote calibrations
World Metrology Day commemorates the 1875 signing of the Metre Convention, which established the International System of Units (SI), the most widely used system of measurement. In India, this is administered through the Legal Metrology Act 2009 that regulates standards of weights and measures in trade and commerce, protecting consumers and aligning measurement standards with international ones.
Legal Metrology Act: What is it and how does it work
India's Legal Metrology Act (LMA) 2009, a law governing weights, measures, and product labeling, has become a deterrent to business due to its vague provisions that lead to rent-seeking by local inspectors. A bill pending in Parliament seeks to decriminalize several provisions of LMA under the Jan Vishwas Bill (JVB) 2022. Still, sections responsible for over 70% of LMA cases remain criminalized and require revision.
Delhi: Now upload pics of products, bills via app for redressal of consumer grievances
Delhi residents can now use the "Maaptol Grievance" app to file complaints against shops or establishments that violate legal metrology regulations. The app allows consumers to upload photos of products and bills, and enter their name, address, and phone number. Complaints related to deficient mandatory declarations by manufacturers, overcharging, and short supplies of goods, commodities, LPG, petrol, or diesel can be submitted via the app.
Medical device makers may be exempted from packaging rules
The Department of Pharmaceuticals, which has reconstituted the National Medical Devices Promotion Council, will hold its first meeting on Wednesday. On the council's agenda is discussion around "exemption of licensed manufacturers of medical devices from the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011".
Centre issues 63 show cause notices to makers, importers of weighing instruments
It has been observed that some manufacturers and importers of these instruments are selling the person weighing machines and kitchen scales on the e-commerce platforms without complying with the legal provisions, an official statement said on Tuesday.
CBIC clarifies ambiguity on GST on pre-packaged items, new rates from Monday
Also the clarification said that if several packages intended for retail sale to the ultimate consumer, say 10 packages of 10 Kg each, are sold in a larger pack, then GST would apply to such supply. Such a package may be sold by a manufacturer through a distributor.
States oppose Centre's move to decriminalise offences under Legal Metrology Act, says Piyush Goyal
"We have a Legal Metrology Act. I myself was an entrepreneur 35 years ago and faced harassment due to the Act then which is being faced today also, especially by small shopkeepers and entrepreneurs on a day-to-day basis, " Goyal who is the minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and public Distribution said.
305 cases booked for violations related to country of origin, expiry dates since October 2020
The minister also informed that 15 notices have been sent to e-commerce entities and sellers so far for selling non-standard pressure cookers online. "In order to protect the rights of consumers as a class, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to such e-commerce entities which were found to be selling pressure cookers in violation to the Domestic Pressure Cooker (Quality Control) Order, 2020," Choubey said.
Govt to soon finalize proposal to decriminalize Legal Metrology Act: Goyal
The Legal Metrology Act 2009 enforces standards related to weights and measures.
Govt sends 183 notices to e-commerce firms in last one year for violating country of origin provisions
Under the Legal Metrology Act 2009, in the case of imported products, it is mandatory to declare country of origin, on the digital and electronic network used for e-commerce transactions.
Govt raps Amazon, Flipkart over Country of Origin details
Sends notices asking companies to explain in 15 days why they shouldn't face action over missing information
E-commerce platforms have to display country of origin on imported products: Centre to HC
The submission was made in an affidavit placed before a bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan by the central government.
Govt looking into overpricing of bottled water, packaged food
"There are provisions in the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 to prevent charging above MRP," Paswan said.
E-commerce companies asked to display MRP from January 1 or pay fines
“If ecommerce companies do not comply with the new rules, they will be penalised under Section 36 of the Legal Metrology Act,” said a senior official.
Department of consumer affairs to file review petition against SC order on MRP
The Supreme Court in a recent order has allowed hotels and restaurants to sell pre packaged commodities above their MRP, arguing that they also render a service and cannot be governed by the Legal Metrology Act.
Hotels can charge more for bottled water: Supreme Court
Restaurants cannot be told to sell pre-packaged products at just MRP as they render service while serving them, rules Supreme Court.
Government bans practice of dual MRP at airports, malls
As per the order, which comes into force starting January 1, 2018, companies will not be allowed to charge a different price for water, soft drinks or snacks at premium locations.
Cases against Amazon, Flipkart for flouting packaging norms
These packages did not conform to the 'Package Commodity Rules, 2011,' the release said.
MSRTC files plaint against HPCL, BPCL, IOC for short delivery
Maharastra State Road Transport Corporation has complained to state Legal Metrology Department, accusing HPCL, BPCL and IOC of 'short delivery'.
Maharashtra government to soon come up with 'Overpricing Act'
The Maharashtra government said it is in the process of promulgating an 'Overpricing Act' which will have provision of non-bailable offence for the repeated offenders.
Raids on Aditya Birla, BK Birla firms; Rs 77 lakh yarn seized
Godowns of the Birla Group owned companies at Bhiwandi near here were raided by the officials of the Controller of Legal Metrology.
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