Section 256 in Rajasthan Land Revenue (Land Records) Rules, 1957
256. Supply of Rain-gauges and Measure-Glasses.
(a)All rain-gauges and measure glasses etc. required at rain-gauge stations in India are supplied by the Mathematical Instruments Office, Calcutta; the responsibility for their accuracy rests, however, with the Meteorological Department who tests them before they are issued. Price list of rain-gauges, etc., rules and regulations and indent forms are obtainable from the Mathematical Instruments Office, Calcutta.(b)Whenever a rain-gauge or measure glass is required at any station, an indent form should be obtained from the Controlling Office, and after being filled it should be returned to him for countersignature. The indent will be forwarded by the Controlling Officer to the Mathematical Instruments Office, who will, on its receipt, send the rain-gauge or measure glass etc. direct to the station requiring it and will recover the cost from the local authority signing the indent unless otherwise directed.(c)In the case of breakage of the glass bottle within the gauge, another bottle should be obtained locally, either from the bazar or the nearest dispensary. The exact shape of the bottle is not important so long as it fits within the gauge and will hold about 5" of rain. If there is a zinc receiver which has become leaky, it may be soldered locally if possible: otherwise it should be replaced by a glass-bottle or a fresh zinc receiver be obtained from the Mathematical Instruments Office.
