The Legal Metrology Act, 2009
37. Penalty for
contravention by Government approved Test Centre. -
1. Where
any Government approved Test Centre contravenes any of the provisions of this
Act or the rules made there under, or the conditions of the licence, it shall
be punished with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees.
2. Where
any owner or employee of a Government Approved Test Centre performing duties in
accordance with the provisions of this Act or the rules made there under,
willfully verifies or stamps any weight or measure in contravention of the
provisions of this Act or the rules made there under, he shall, for every such
contravention, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to
one year or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees or with both.