The Legal Metrology Act, 2009
7. Standard units of
weights and measures. -
1. The
base units of weights and measures specified in section 5 shall be the standard
units of weights and measures.
2. The
base unit of numeration specified in section 6 shall be the standard unit of
numeration.
3. For
the purpose of deriving the value of base, derived and other units mentioned in
section 5, the Central Government shall prepare or cause to be prepared objects
or equipments in such manner as may be prescribed.
4. The
physical characteristics, configuration, constructional details, materials,
equipments, performance, tolerances, period of re-verification, methods or
procedures of tests shall be such as may be prescribed.