The Legal Metrology Act, 2009
43. Penalty for
verification in contravention of Act and rules. -
Where the Controller
or any legal metrology officer exercising powers under this Act or any rule
made there under, willfully verifies or stamps any weight or measure, in
contravention of the provisions of this Act or of any rule made there under, he
shall, for every such offence, be punished with imprisonment for a term which
may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees or
with both.