Penalty for manufacturing etc. of non-standard weights or measures

Offence and Penalties

Penalty for manufacturing etc. of non-standard weights or measures.--(1) Whoever--

1. (i) makes or manufactures, or causes to be made or manufactured, (except where he is permitted under the Act so to do), any weight or measure in accordance with any standard other than the standards established by or under the Central Act, or
2. (ii) sells or otherwise transfers, or causes to be sold or otherwise transferred, or
3. (iii) lets, or causes to be let, on hire, any weight or measure which does not conform to the standards established by or under the Central Act, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees, or with both.