The Legal Metrology Act, 2009
33. Penalty for use
of unverified weight or measure. -
Whoever, sells,
distributes, delivers or otherwise transfers or uses any unverified weight or
measure shall be punished with fine which shall not be less than two thousand
rupees but which may extend to ten thousand rupees and, for the second or
subsequent offence, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year
and also with fine.