LMD imposes ₹ 1.5 lac penalty on erring traders

Jammu: The Legal Metrology Department has intensified its enforcement drive against violations of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, and the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 across the Union Territory.
In recent actions, the Legal Metrology Unit Samba imposed penalties of ₹50,000 on four violators for non-compliance with provisions of the Act.
The Deputy Controller Enforcement Jammu levied a penalty of ₹50,000 on a manufacturer of packed beverages for failing to provide mandatory declarations. Similarly, the LMD Unit Kupwara recovered ₹50,000 from a company for not disclosing statutory information and for non-registration under Rule 27 of the Packaged Commodities Rules, 2011.
The Department cautioned all manufacturers, packers, and traders to strictly comply with mandatory labeling requirements such as Maximum Retail Price (MRP), net quantity and Unit Sale Price (USP). It stressed that violations mislead consumers, constitute unfair trade practices and will be dealt with firmly under the law.
Controller Legal Metrology J&K, Rajinder Singh Tara, reaffirmed the Department’s commitment to safeguarding consumer rights, stating that the Department remains resolute in protecting the consumer’s right to be informed and will continue to take stringent enforcement measures against violators.