{"id":56324,"date":"2023-05-05T15:53:34","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T10:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=56324"},"modified":"2023-05-05T15:53:36","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T10:23:36","slug":"is-it-mandatory-to-get-dealer-license-under-legal-metrology-act-2009","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/is-it-mandatory-to-get-dealer-license-under-legal-metrology-act-2009\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Mandatory To Get Dealer License Under Legal Metrology Act, 2009?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The dealer license is mandatory for any person or company involved in the trading and marketing weights and measures. To obtain the dealer license, an applicant shall follow the provisions of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/legal-metrology-act-registration\">Legal Metrology Act<\/a><\/strong>. Suppose the importer or manufacturer wants to act as the dealer of the weighing equipment. In that case, they must also obtain the dealer license under legal metrology Act, 2009 and the importer and manufacturer license.<\/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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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\/is-it-mandatory-to-get-dealer-license-under-legal-metrology-act-2009\/#The_Benefits_of_Dealer_License_under_Legal_Metrology_Act_2009\" >The Benefits of Dealer License 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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/is-it-mandatory-to-get-dealer-license-under-legal-metrology-act-2009\/#Issuance_of_a_Dealership_License\" >Issuance of a Dealership License<\/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\/is-it-mandatory-to-get-dealer-license-under-legal-metrology-act-2009\/#Renewal_of_Dealer_license\" >Renewal of Dealer license<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/is-it-mandatory-to-get-dealer-license-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_A_Dealer_License_Under_Legal_Metrology_Act_2009\"><\/span>What Is A Dealer License Under Legal Metrology Act, 2009?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nterm \u201cdealer\u201d is defined under section 2(b) of the&nbsp;<strong>Legal Metrology Act, 2009<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiacode.nic.in\/bitstream\/123456789\/4892\/1\/legalmetrology_act_2009.pdf\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>.\nIt states that any person or business entity dealing directly or otherwise in\nthe business of buying, selling, supplying or distributing weights or measures\nfor cash or commission or remuneration or deferred payments with a commission\nagent or importer or a manufacturer who sells, supplies, distributes, or\notherwise delivers any weight or measure items manufactured by him or business\nto any person other than a dealer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As\nper Legal Metrology Act, every person involved in trading weights and measuring\nitems should mandatorily&nbsp;apply for a dealer license. Also, it is necessary\nto obtain both licenses for a manufacturer or importer willing to act as a\ndealer for a commodity, i.e. dealer license and manufacturer and importer license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every state has its timeline for the approval of dealer licenses and application fee structure. Each license is valid from a maximum of 1 year to a maximum of 5 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\na dealer wants to trade or market their product in more than one state, then\nthe dealer must necessarily obtain a separate dealer license from each state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirement_of_Dealer_License_under_Legal_Metrology_Act_2009\"><\/span>Requirement of Dealer License under Legal Metrology Act, 2009<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration\nof a company as a manufacturer, importer, or packer of weights or measures and\nmeasuring instruments and devices must be registered under Legal Metrology. Similarly, the dealer\nwho handles weights or measures should also possess a Legal metrology license.\nThe government authorities have devised a systematic procedure for registering\na company under Legal Metrology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Document_Required_For_a_Dealer_License_under_Legal_Metrology_Act_2009\"><\/span>Document Required For a Dealer License under Legal Metrology Act, 2009<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Certificate of registration of the company<\/li><li>Registration under the Shops and Establishments Act<\/li><li>NOC from Gramapanchayat \/ SPCB<\/li><li>Submission of documents regarding proprietorship or Registered partnership deed or memorandum of association (MOA) and articles of association (AOA).<\/li><li>Production of ownership documents <\/li><li>Registered rent license agreement or lease agreement <\/li><li>A family member owns NOC from the owner or NOC of the members of the premise.<\/li><li>PAN Card Copy of proprietorship Company<\/li><li>Profession tax registration certificate<\/li><li>Self-declaration by the company or person about whether any offence is pending against him in court or a police station. <\/li><li>Self-declaration about whether the applicant has violated any of the provisions of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 or rules made there under      <\/li><li>Latest electricity bill. <\/li><li>Directors&#8217; PAN &amp; Aadhar Card (if applicable).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process_for_obtaining_the_dealer_license_under_legal_metrology_Act_2009\"><\/span>Process for obtaining the dealer license under legal metrology Act, 2009<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nprocedure for obtaining the dealer license varies from state to state, and\ndifferent states have different application fees and timelines for license\napproval. Once the license is issued, the dealer license is valid for a minimum\nperiod of 1 year and a maximum of 5 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\na dealer aims to trade and market weights and measures in more than one state,\nthey must apply for a separate dealer license for each desired state where they\nestablish their business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\ndealer can apply for the license along with the relevant documents to the\ncontroller or officer of the legal metrology department. After analysing and\nverifying all the documents, the controller grants the dealer license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Benefits_of_Dealer_License_under_Legal_Metrology_Act_2009\"><\/span>The Benefits of Dealer License under Legal Metrology Act, 2009<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The dealer license may reduce the transaction cost by doing business with proper measuring equipment, which may reduce time and expense.<\/li><li>It regulates commercial activity by ensuring and controlling any unethical or unlawful business activities.<\/li><li>Increases government revenue<\/li><li>Technical Problems of the traders are eliminated. Reducing the importer hurdles may boost the nation&#8217;s self-esteem and encourage people to participate in international trade.<\/li><li>Establishing credibility with customers, where the license will create a positive image among the consumers about their products and also helps to create a robust commercial relationship.<\/li><li>Simplifies the trading process<\/li><li>The dealer license promotes the welfare of the consumers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Issuance_of_a_Dealership_License\"><\/span>Issuance of a Dealership License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After receipt of the Form duly annexed with all the documents mentioned above, the licensing authority or the controlling officer shall scrutinise the application and the requisite documents. If the application form and attachments are as accurate as required, the authority will issue a license within 20 days of receipt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there might be a possibility that the authority will only accept the application if it is compliant with all or any of the requisites provided in the Act. The reason for such rejection shall be duly communicated within 15 days to the applicant after rejection. The process of issuing the license, to the max, shall be completed within the scheduled time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Renewal_of_Dealer_license\"><\/span>Renewal of Dealer license<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For\nthe renewal of the <strong>dealer license<\/strong>, an applicant must submit\nForm LD2 along with the previous dealer license. An applicant must pay Rs.\n100\/- for the renewal of the dealer license.<\/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>For any dealer who wishes to handle weights or measures business, then they must get a dealer license under <strong>legal metrology Act, 2009<\/strong>. The rule has definite and stringent regulations related to Weighing and measuring instruments. Any importer, dealer and manufacturer dealing in weighing and measuring instruments should get the license as per the rule.<\/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\/dealer-license-under-legal-metrology-act\/\">Dealer License Under Legal Metrology Act<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The dealer license is mandatory for any person or company involved in the trading and marketing weights and measures. To obtain the dealer license, an applicant shall follow the provisions of the Legal Metrology Act. Suppose the importer or manufacturer wants to act as the dealer of the weighing equipment. 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