The Legal Metrology Act, 2009
16. Forfeiture. -
1. Every
non-standard or unverified weight or measure, and every package made in
contravention of section 18, used in the course of, or in relation to, any
trade and commerce and seized under section 15, shall be liable to be forfeited
to the State Government: Provided that such unverified weight or measure shall
not be forfeited to the State Government if the person from whom such weight or
measure was seized gets the same verified and stamped within such time as may
be prescribed.
2. Every
weight, measure or other goods seized under section 15 but not forfeited under
sub-section (1), shall be disposed of by such authority and in such manner as
may be prescribed.