{"id":55222,"date":"2023-04-15T12:56:23","date_gmt":"2023-04-15T07:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=55222"},"modified":"2025-01-22T18:04:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T12:34:36","slug":"section-19-under-legal-metrology-act-2009","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/section-19-under-legal-metrology-act-2009\/","title":{"rendered":"Section 19 under Legal Metrology Act, 2009 &#8211; Non-Registration by the Importer of Weight or Measure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Legal Metrology Act of 2009 regulates the accuracy of weights and measures in India. The Department of Consumer Affairs defines and implements the Legal Metrology Standards of India. The Legal Metrology Act of 2009 is enacted to regulate the weights and measures of India according to international standards. Each Indian state can accept the Act with or without modifications. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/legal-metrology-act-registration\">The Legal Metrology Act<\/a> <\/strong>ensures best trade practices and consumer benefit by assuring correct weights and measures. So the Section 19 under Legal Metrology Act, 2009 ensures the registration of the importers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/section-19-under-legal-metrology-act-2009\/#Who_Needs_Legal_Metrology_Registration\" >Who Needs Legal Metrology Registration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/section-19-under-legal-metrology-act-2009\/#Instructions_for_Registration_%E2%80%93_Section_19_under_Legal_Metrology_Act_2009\" >Instructions for Registration \u2013 Section 19 under Legal Metrology Act, 2009<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/section-19-under-legal-metrology-act-2009\/#Procedure_for_Registration_in_Section_19_under_Legal_Metrology_Act_2009\" >Procedure for Registration in Section 19 under Legal Metrology Act, 2009<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/section-19-under-legal-metrology-act-2009\/#Documents_That_Mandate_Registration\" >Documents That Mandate Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/section-19-under-legal-metrology-act-2009\/#The_Benefits_of_Registration_Section_19_under_the_Legal_Metrology_Act_2009\" >The Benefits of Registration Section 19 under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/section-19-under-legal-metrology-act-2009\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Section_19_under_Legal_Metrology_Act_2009\"><\/span>What is Section 19 under Legal Metrology Act, 2009?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Section 19 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 ensures\nthe registration of importers involved in the weight or measure business. <strong><em>According\nto Section 19 of the Legal Metrology Act, no person shall import any weight or\nmeasure unless the business is registered with the director of the Legal\nMetrology department for importing weight and measures with payment of proper\napplication fees as prescribed in the Act<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Needs_Legal_Metrology_Registration\"><\/span>Who Needs Legal Metrology Registration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following persons or business requires the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/lmpc-importer-license\">LMPC Certificate Registration<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Importing\/Manufacturing\/Packaging\nof Packaged goods registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Importing\nWeights and Measurements registration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importing\/Manufacturing\/Packaging of Packaged Goods Registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every\npre-packaged commodity importer, retailer, or packer must register themselves\nunder Rule 27 of the Legal Metrology (Packed and Commodities) Rules, 2011. The\nregistration can be done with the Federal or State Government&#8217;s Director of\nLegal Metrology, where the verifications and license are provided. These\nregistration processes apply throughout the country, regardless of where the\nregistration is done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importing Weights and Measurements Registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the rules, section 19 under Legal Metrology Act, 2009 provides procedures to register themselves to obtain the license to sell or import <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/model-approval-certificate-for-weights-and-measures\">weights and measurements<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Section 19 under Legal Metrology Act, 2009<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According\nto sec.19, no person, whether importer, retailer or manufacturer, has the power\nto import any weight or measure unless the business has registered themselves\nwith the director of the Legal Metrology department in an authorized manner with\nrequired fees. Suppose a person or the business engages in the activity of\nimporting any weight or measurements without being registered under the Act. In\nthat case, the person or the business shall be fined up to Rs. 25000 for the\nconsecutive crime, and the respective person or owner can be imprisoned for up\nto 6 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instructions_for_Registration_%E2%80%93_Section_19_under_Legal_Metrology_Act_2009\"><\/span>Instructions for Registration \u2013 Section 19 under Legal Metrology Act, 2009<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are some registration guidelines for traders or importers to follow throughout the import of weights and measures. Section 47 of <strong>the Standing of Weights and Measures Act, 1976<\/strong><sup><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/consumeraffairs.nic.in\/more\/archive\/the-standards-of-weights-and-measures-act\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>, covers weight measurement procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>There are specific general instructions that the applicant has to follow while applying for the registration for weights and measures. The application should possess details such as the organization&#8217;s name for which the license is obtained and all the relevant documents and applied to the controller of Legal Metrology of the State\/UT, along with a request draught for Rs. 10\/- for &#8220;Pay and Accounts official&#8221; D\/o Consumer Affairs, New Delhi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The list of things for weight or measure defined in the General Rules of Standard Weights and Measures Act are the only things that can be registered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If any of the weights and measures documents are missed, then the Controller of Legal Metrology can return it within 7 days of receiving it by giving notice to the applicant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suppose the application is complete with all the relevant documents. In that case, the registration certificate will be issued to the applicant within 10 days after receipt under the supervision of the controller of Legal Metrology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_for_Registration_in_Section_19_under_Legal_Metrology_Act_2009\"><\/span>Procedure for Registration in Section 19 under Legal Metrology Act, 2009<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The general procedure for registration of weights and measurement is defined under Rule 15 of the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011. The Schedule XII of the Rules explains the cost structure for the registration, whereas the 10<sup>th<\/sup> Schedule explains the application format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Importing standard weights and measures, or any part, is possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The producers and merchants are mandated to register as importers with the Director of Legal Metrology, GOI.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The application must be filed before the Director of Legal Metrology department in the required form per the Act. The application should be submitted at least 1 month before importing the weights and measures, together with the statutory charge of Rs.100. The      Controller will send the application along with a report on the importer&#8217;s predecessors and technological capabilities after reviewing the application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the registration is done, it is valid for 5 years and can be renewed per business needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\">Read Also: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/section-15-under-legal-metrology-act\/\">Section 15 under Legal Metrology Act, 2009<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_That_Mandate_Registration\"><\/span>Documents That Mandate Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following documents are\nmandated for registration in section 19 under Legal Metrology Act, 2009.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Proof of applicant\u2019s identity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two passport sizes photos of the applicant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate of Industry Registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/state-pollution-control-board-spcb-noc\"><strong>NOC from SCPB,<\/strong><\/a> if required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documentation of business premises \/ Lease Agreement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In sole proprietorship or partnership, the constitution certificate is necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the case of a company, a copy of the Articles of Association (AOA) and Memorandum of Association (AOA) and a certificate issued under the Companies Act are required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copies of appointment letters of the employees with photographs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List of machinery, tools, and accessories with invoice sheet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the event of a new verification certificate, a purchase bill for test weights is required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/gst-registration\">GST Registration<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/professional-tax-registration\">Professional Tax Registration<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A labour licence is required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Benefits_of_Registration_Section_19_under_the_Legal_Metrology_Act_2009\"><\/span>The Benefits of Registration Section 19 under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nregistration of importers under the legal metrology framework builds trust in\ntrade, industry, and among buyers, creating a conducive environment for\nconducting business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The trader with correct weights\nand measures ensures the nation&#8217;s economy by increasing income.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The proper and accurate weights\nand measurements reduce revenue losses in the industries that use weights and\nmeasurements, such as mining, railways, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limit the amount of loss and\nwaste in the infrastructure and instrumentation industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus,\nthe activity of Legal Metrology is essential for the business as well as the\ngrowth of the nation. The Executive Legal Metrology is a nodal agency with\npowers and responsibilities relating to the interstate trade and business of\nweights and measures, including pre-packaged products, as defined by the Legal\nMetrology Act, 2009. The controlling authority\u2019s primary responsibilities are\nregulation, enforcement, research, and the ability to conduct specialized field\ninvestigations, searches, seizures, workplace enlistment, and indictments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Legal Metrology Act establishes specific norms and regulations for selling and distributing weights and measures. This Act also specifies the procedures to be followed while importing the weights and measures. To run the business smoothly and efficiently, you&#8217;ll need to set up a consumer and buyer rights protection system and to do so. The business must register in section 19 under Legal Metrology Act, 2009.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read Our Article<\/b>: <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/penalties-under-legal-metrology-act\/\">Penalties Under Legal Metrology Act \u2013 An Overview<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Legal Metrology Act of 2009 regulates the accuracy of weights and measures in India. The Department of Consumer Affairs defines and implements the Legal Metrology Standards of India. The Legal Metrology Act of 2009 is enacted to regulate the weights and measures of India according to international standards. 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