Notification regarding Verification and Stamping of weights and measures used for commercial purposes based on self-certification for low-risk weights and measures and on third-party certification for other categories. (Gazette Vol.LXII No.50)

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VOL. LXII No.50 THURSDAY 24th SEPTEMBER, 2026/ 2nd ASVINA, 1948 (SAKA)

Lakshadweep Administration

(Department of Legal Metrology)

Kavaratti Island – 682 555 e-mail: [email protected]

F.No. 5/1/2026- LM Dated: 23 .09.2026

NOTIFICATION

Sub:- Verification and stamping of weights and measures used for commercial purposes based on self-certification for low-risk weights and measures and on third-party certification for other categories – reg.

In pursuance of the deregulation initiatives undertaken by the Government of India based on the principles of a trust-based regulatory framework, and with the objective of promoting Ease of Doing Business, the Administration of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, taking into consideration the recommendations of the Department of Legal Metrology, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India, hereby adopts a risk- based approach for identification of weights, measures, weighing and measuring instruments under a Low-Risk Category, which may be processed under a simplified verification and certification procedure.

The risk associated with the use of such instruments has been assessed taking into consideration their nature, accuracy class, capacity, application and potential impact on consumers and commercial transactions.

Accordingly, for the purposes of verification and certification, the Low-Risk Category shall comprise instruments whose nature, accuracy class, capacity, application and potential impact on consumers and commercial transactions are such that the risk associated with the accuracy of measurement is comparatively low.

1.1.

Verification and certification of weights, measures, weighing and measuring instruments falling under the Low-Risk Category specified in Annexure-A may be processed on the basis of a formal Self-Certification submitted by the user/establishment in the form prescribed in Annexure-B.

1.2.

The applicant/user/establishment shall be responsible for ensuring that the particulars furnished in the Self-Certification are true, complete and accurate and that the weights and measures conform to the standards prescribed under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and the rules made thereunder.

1.3.

All weights, measures, weighing and measuring instruments other than those falling under the Low-Risk Category shall continue to be subject to verification and certification in accordance with the provisions of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and the rules made thereunder.

For such instruments, verification and certification may be carried out on the basis of Third-Party Certification, wherever permissible under the applicable provisions.

1.4. 2

1.

The fee for verification of weights, measures, weighing and measuring instruments processed through Self-Certification under the Low-Risk Category or through Third-Party Certification shall be as prescribed under the applicable provisions of the Lakshadweep Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2011, as amended from time to time.

3.1. Nothing contained in this Notification shall restrict or otherwise affect the powers of any Legal Metrology Officer to inspect, examine, test, verify, stamp, seize or take any other action in respect of any weight or measure in accordance with the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and the rules made thereunder.

3.2. Submission of any false, incorrect or misleading information in the Self-Certification shall render the concerned person/establishment liable for appropriate action under the provisions of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and the rules made thereunder.

4.1. Where any weight, measure, weighing or measuring instrument is subject to any specific requirement under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, the rules made thereunder or any other applicable law, such specific requirement shall prevail.

4.2. Nothing contained in this Notification shall be construed as permitting the use of any unverified or unstamped weight or measure in any case where verification and stamping is mandatory under the applicable law.

5. This Notification shall come into force with effect from the date of its issuance.

Sd/- (Dr. A S Sivakumar IAS) Secretary (Legal Metrology)