Section 11 in The Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011
11. Weights.
(1)Save as otherwise provided in these rules, every weight 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 weight in Fifth Schedule.(2)The maximum permissible error in respect of such weight shall be such as is specified in Fifth Schedule.(3)Nothing in this rule shall apply to the product of an industry which is required, by or under any law for the time being in force, to conform to any other specifications with regard to the matters specified in sub-rule (1) or sub-rule (2), if, under such law, the product is required to conform to the specifications laid down by the International Organisation of Legal Metrology with regard to the matters aforesaid.
