How can a consumer ensure that any W & M equipment used are according to standards ?
Consumer can ensure the accuracy of the weights & measures equipment by checking the verification stamp/seal of the inspector on the equipment. The seal / stamp show the code / ID no. of the inspector, year and quarter of verification of the equipment. Also, the users of weights & measures equipment are supposed to display the verification certificate issued by this Department at the conspicuous place in their establishment. Further, as per the Rule 22(5) and Rule 22 (6) of the Delhi Standards of Weights & Measures (Enforcement) Rules, 1988 every user of weight or measures : (a) To ensure a proper check of the accuracy of a weighing instrument shall keep at the site of each weighing instrument duly verified and stamped weights equal to one tenth of the capacity of the instrument or one tonne, which ever is less. (b) To ensure proper delivery of the Petrol / Diesel pumps the retail dealer of the pump shall keep a verified five litre capacity measure in his premises and check the output
