फ़िल्टर
Consumer can ensure the accuracy of the weights & measures equipment by checking the verification stamp/seal of the Legal Metrology Officer on the equipment. The seal / stamp show the code / ID no. of the legal metrology officer, year and quarter of verification of the equipment. Also, the users of weights & measures equipment are supposed to display the verification certificate issued by this Department at the conspicuous place in their establishment.
Further, as per the sub-rule 4 & 5 of Rule-21 of the Delhi Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2011 every user of weight or measures:
- To ensure a proper check of the accuracy of a weighing instrument the user shall keep at the site of each weighing instrument duly verified and stamped weights equal to one-tenth of the capacity of the instrument or one tonne capacity of weights and consumer can also check the accuracy of weighting instruments.
- To ensure proper delivery of the Petrol / Diesel pumps the retail dealer of the pump shall keep a verified five litre/ten litre capacity measure in his premises and check the output from the pump every day to ensure its correct delivery. In case of any short delivery the dealer shall stop the delivery through the pump immediately and inform the legal metrology officer concerned to recalibrate the pump.
The process & the criteria of issuance of license for Manufacturer / Dealer / Repairer of weights & measures have been mentioned in the guidelines issued by this Department for the issue of licences.
License for manufacturer / dealer / repairer of the weights & measures can be cancelled if the licencee violates any of the conditions as specified in the guidelines for issue of licences or in case the licencee submits false information for obtaining licence.
Section 23 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 read with Rule 12 of the Delhi Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2011 deals with the suspension and cancellation of licences.
Complaints against the officials of the Weights & Measures Department and against the business establishments can be lodged at the office of the Controller (W&M) by letter, telephone (Ph. 23379266), Fax (23379267) or through e-mail at cwmd@nic.in.
The registration of packer / manufacturer / importer is done by the Controller (W&M). The applications for registration were received in the zonal / district offices of this Department on the basis of the area of their jurisdiction. On the receipt of the application, it is scrutinized by the zonal officer concerned or the official deputed by him and if it is found in order as per the guidelines issued, he receives the registration fees. The zonal officer then puts up the certificate of registration to the Controller (W&M) for his approval & signature.