Power to inspect

24. (1) An Inspector may, within the local limits of his jurisdiction, inspect and test, at all reasonable times, any weight or measure which, (i) is being, or is intended to be used, or

1. (ii) is in the possession, custody or control of any person, or
2. (iii) is in or on any premises, in such circumstances as to indicate that such weight or measure is being, or is intended or likely to be, used in any transaction or for industrial production or for protection, and may also verify whether such weight or measure or any article sold or delivered to any person is in conformity with the standards established by or under the Central Act.

1. (2) For the purpose of ascertaining the correctness of any weight or measure used in any transaction, any Inspector may also test the weight or measure of any article sold or delivered to any person in the course of such transaction.