Section 13 in The Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011
13. Weighing and measuring instruments.
(1)Every weighing instrument used or intended to be used -(a)in any transaction, or(b)for protection,shall conform, as regards physical characteristics, configuration, constructional details, materials, performance, tolerances and such other details, to the corresponding specifications laid down for such weighing instrument in Seventh Schedule:(2)Every measuring instrument used or intended to be used -(a)in any transaction, or(b)for protection,shall conform, as regards physical characteristics, configuration, constructional details, materials, performance, tolerances and such other details, to the corresponding specifications laid down for such measuring instrument in Eight Schedule.(3)The maximum permissible error on such weighing or measuring instrument shall be such as is specified in the corresponding specifications laid down for such weighing or measuring instrument in Seventh Schedule or as the case may be in Eighth Schedule.
