LMD imposes Rs 1 lakh penalty on manufacturer of hardware items for non-compliance

STATE TIMES NEWS

JAMMU: Legal Metrology Enforcement Jammu on Sunday imposed a penalty of Rs 1 lakh on a Delhi-based manufacturer of hardware items for violating the mandatory labeling and packaging provisions under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.
During an inspection, it was found that the manufacturer had failed to provide complete and accurate declarations on pre-packed commodities used in house construction, thereby contravening legal requirements aimed at ensuring transparency and protecting consumers from misleading practices. Following the issuance of a show-cause notice and the company’s acceptance of the omission, a penalty of Rs 1 lakh was imposed on the erring trader. The Department has urged the trading community to strictly adhere to statutory requirements and ensure that only genuine products with complete and accurate labeling are sold in the market. It reiterated its commitment to maintaining fair trade practices and stated that enforcement drives will continue to curb such violations. The Department has also appealed to consumers to remain vigilant and insist on properly labeled commodities while making purchases.