The Legal Metrology Act, 2009
35. Penalty for
rendering services by non-standard weight, measure or number.-
Whoever renders or
causes to be rendered, any service through means other than the weight or
measure or numeration or in terms of any weight, measure or number other than
the standard weight or measure, shall be punished with fine which shall not be
less than two thousand rupees but which may extend to five thousand rupees and
for the second or subsequent offence, with imprisonment for a term which shall
not be less than three months but which may extend to one year, or with fine,
or with both.