Section 12(1) in Bureau of Indian Standards (Hallmarking) Regulations, 2018
(1)If, at any time, there is difficulty in assaying and hallmarking of the precious metal articles or in the event of test equipment getting out of order or due to natural calamities or a lock out declared by the management; or directed by a competent court or statutory authority, the assaying and hallmarking centre shall inform it to the Bureau immediately.
