SRINAGAR: Acting on complaints regarding the sale of underweight cooking oil in Srinagar, the Legal Metrology Enforcement Srinagar conducted extensive inspections across the city.
During an inspection in Batmaloo, the department’s enforcement unit detected significant discrepancies in the net weight of pre-packaged edible oil containers.
A case was registered against a leading manufacturer and packer of edible oil after standard weighing equipment confirmed a shortage exceeding the permissible error limit prescribed under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules.
As a result, the department seized the available stock and notified the concerned wholesaler in Batmaloo. Legal proceedings under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, are underway against all responsible parties.
It is pertinent to mention that the quantity was measured in the presence of the consumers who gathered at the location, and the actions of the department were appreciated by them.
The consumers were apprised about their rights regarding the accuracy of the quantity contained in the packages and their responsibility in checking the same by using the certified weights and measurements, which must be available with every trader.
The demonstrations were held for them regarding the difference between Gross Weight and the Net Weight and how the quantity or the weight of the items can be checked by using the verified weighing scale or a measure for such purpose, and for any complaints, they were requested to contact the nearest Legal Metrology Office.
