Standards of Weights and Measures Act, 1976
59. Penalty for
contravention of Sec. 36. –
Whoever, being
required by Sec. 36 to submit the model of any weight or measure for approval,
omits, or fails, without any reasonable excuse, so to do, shall be punished
with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, and, for the second or
subsequent offence, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years
and also with fine.