June 29, 2026 12:57 PM
Centre introduces Improvement Notice mechanism under Legal Metrology Act to boost ease of doing business
The Department of Consumer Affairs has introduced a significant reform under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 by bringing in an Improvement Notice mechanism, allowing businesses to rectify specified first-time procedural and regulatory lapses before facing penal action. The move, introduced through the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026, is aimed at promoting ease of doing business, encouraging voluntary compliance and reducing unnecessary litigation, while maintaining robust consumer ...