The Legal Metrology Act, 2009
31. Penalty for
non-production of documents, etc. -
Whoever, being
required by or under this Act or the rules made there under to submit returns,
maintain any record or register, or being required by the Director or the
Controller or any legal metrology officer to produce before him for inspection
any weight or measure or any document, register or other record relating
thereto, 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 one
year and also with fine.