April 14, 2025 3:12 PM
Centre issues draft rules for gas meters under Legal Metrology Act to ensure accuracy, consumer protection
In a major move to enhance consumer protection and promote fair trade practices, the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, has released draft rules for gas meters under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011. The new framework mandates that all gas meters used for domestic, commercial, and industrial purposes undergo testing, verification, and stamping before being deployed for trade or commerce. According to an official statement from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food &a...