Legal Metrology Rules News - Latest Updates & Headlines
One Nation, One Time: India's march towards time sovereignty, says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
New Delhi, June 19: The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, organised a landmark Round Table Conference on Time Dissemination at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, today, under the visionary theme "One Nation, One Time."
'One Nation, One Time' under IST to ensure accuracy and national security: Pralhad Joshi
New Delhi, June 18: Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday highlighted that the upcoming Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2025, will mandate synchronisation of all legal, commercial and administrative activities with Indian Standard Time (IST), prohibiting the use of alternative time references unless explicitly authorised.
Centre notifies rules to strengthen road safety and fairness in traffic enforcements
New Delhi, April 18: To strengthen road safety and ensure fairness in traffic enforcement, the Department of Consumer Affairs has notified rules for 'Radar equipment for the measurement of the speed of vehicles' under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011.
Centre announces structured timeline for compliance with amendments in labelling provisions
New Delhi, January 29: In a move towards ensuring transparency in trade and consumer protection, the Centre has introduced a structured timeline for implementing amendments under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.