Centre issues draft rules for gas meters under Legal Metrology Act to ensure accuracy, consumer protection

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...

Centre notifies rules for verified radar equipment to boost traffic enforcement

January 23, 2025 6:04 PM

Centre notifies rules for verified radar equipment to boost traffic enforcement

In an effort to help traffic personnel measure speed limits effectively, the government on Thursday notified rules for radar equipment for the measurement of speed of vehicles, under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011. To help concerning industries comply with the provisions of rules, these guidelines will come into force from July 1, said the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution in a statement. Verified and stamped radar equipment are crucial for applications like...