Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Aug 31: The enforcement unit of Legal Metrology Department (LMD) Srinagar which is entrusted with the mandate of ensuring accurate quantity of goods and services to consumers today realized a fine of Rs. 1.5 lakh from LPG distributor for selling underweight cylinders to consumers.
The LPG cylinders which were earlier found underweight by 400 grams against the declared quantity of 14.2 Kg were seized by the department from Srinagar after which the matter was raised with the supplier of these cylinders who pleaded for compounding of this offence at departmental level.
Acting in terms of the provisions of Legal Metrology Act 2009, the office of Legal Metrology Enforcement Srinagar imposed and realized Rs. 1.5 Lakh as fine after an undertaking was submitted by the offender that he will abide by the provisions of Legal Metrology Act in letter and spirit.
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