Section 11 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 – Prohibition of quotation, etc., otherwise than in terms of standard units of weight, measure or numeration

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Section 11: Prohibition of quotation, etc., otherwise than in terms of standard units of weight, measure or numeration

(1) No person shall, in relation to any goods, things or service,—

  • (a) quote, or make announcement of, whether by word of mouth or otherwise, any price or charge, or
  • (b) issue or exhibit any price list, invoice, cash memo or other document, or
  • (c) prepare or publish any advertisement, poster or other document, or
  • (d) indicate the net quantity of a pre-packaged commodity, or
  • (e) express in relation to any transaction or protection, any quantity or dimension, otherwise than in accordance with the standard unit of weight, measure or numeration.
  • (2) The provisions of sub-section (1) shall not be applicable for export of any goods, things or service.

Source: official text of The Legal Metrology Act, 2009 as published on India Code (PDF). All sections of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009.

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