Standards of Weights and Measures Act, 1976
51. Penalty for
contravention of Sec. 18 . –
Whoever tampers with,
or alters, in any way, any reference standard, secondary standard, or working
standard except where such alteration is made for the correction of any error
noticed therein on verification, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term
which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to five thousand
rupees, or with both.