The weight, measure, multiple or sub-multiple shall, to the extent so declared, be deemd to be a standard weight or measure for the purposes of this Act.

Primary standards For the purpose of verifying the secondary standards, such standard weights and measures as Government may direct shall be prepared [missing text] by the Mint Master [or by such other person as may be approved by Government]. They shall be made of such material, weight, length, form and specifications and in such manner as may be determined by Government by notification in the [Official Gazette]. They shall be stamped with the stamp of the Mint [or in such other manner as Government may approve]. The standard weights and measures so prepared and stamped shall be called primary standards.