What recourse does a consumer have if he receives less than he paid in terms of weights or measures? Is he entitled to have the price and weight indicated on a packaged product? What are her recourses if she is scammed? The issue affects everyone, but few know that the law provides a forum under the Legal Organization of Metrology (Weights and Measures) (OMT). According to Pandey, even builders who sell properties that use square feet instead of square metres for measurement can be reserved under the law. “This is because in 1956, the Indian government adopted a system of weights and measures to introduce a metric system based on the law of Punjab. The metric system began in October 1958 and made metric weight mandatory from October 1960, and metric measurements became mandatory in April 1962, banning all other systems. Dissuasive penal provisions are provided for offending traders and other persons under the Measures Act. These perpetrators will be held accountable and punished accordingly. The law provides that prosecution cases are grouped at the departmental level when the offender has committed an offence for the first time. In such circumstances, the authorities charge compound interest charges to the offender, and the matter is resolved at the ministerial level. However, if the offender does not avail himself of the possibility of aggravating him at the departmental level, the case will be referred to the judge first class (JMFC) or a municipal court.
In this case, it falls under the provision of the Code of Criminal Procedure, as it is treated as a criminal case. “Puranik Builders has published an ad promising 45 m² for free. We then sent them a message. Now, the ad says 45 “smiles” instead of 45 square feet. But let me clarify again that no builder can sell real estate per square foot, because it is illegal. If packaged water suppliers have a special price for airlines or five-star hotels printed on the bottles sold there, the customer must pay the higher price. In response to several questions on this topic, Mr. Pandey replied: “Since they sell at MRP, we cannot take any action. However, if they demand more than the printed MRP, we can certainly take legal action against them. Earlier, in October, UNWTO carried out several raids on CNG and LPG companies, concessionaires and service station owners. It was found that more than 20 CNG and LPG bottlers in Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai did not bother to use the government-approved dispensers (regular pumps).
Pandey said, “Consumers can file complaints with our office if they charge a retail price above the maximum retail price (MRP), use non-standard weights, weigh less than the actual weight, and violate the MRTP. We have set up a helpline (022-22886666) and consumers can even email [email protected]” e) Retail price of the package in the form of a maximum selling price all taxes included or in the form of MRP Rs…. All taxes included. Download the free Kindle app and instantly read Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer, no Kindle device required. Read more `); doc.close(); } } this.iframeload = function() { var iframe = document.getElementById(iframeId); iframe.style.display = “; setTimeout(function () { setIframeHeight(initialResizeCallback); }, 20); } function getDocHeight(doc) { var contentDiv = doc.getElementById(“iframeContent”); var docHeight = 0; if(contentDiv){ docHeight = Math.max( contentDiv.scrollHeight, contentDiv.offsetHeight, contentDiv.clientHeight ); } return docHeight; } function setIframeHeight(resizeCallback) { var iframeDoc, iframe = document.getElementById(iframeId); iframeDoc = ((iframe.contentWindow && iframe.contentWindow.document) || iframe.contentDocument); if (iframeDoc) { var h = getDocHeight(iframeDoc); if (h && h != 0) { iframe.style.height = parseInt(h) + `px`; if(typeof resizeCallback == “function”) { resizeCallback(iframeId); } } else if (nTries c) Net quantity in standard units of weight, measure or number. (a) the name and address of the manufacturer, packer or importer. Using your phone`s camera, scan the following code and download the Kindle app. Consumers are often charged more than the disposition of a product.
Sometimes there is a change in the printed MRP. According to the law, both are criminal offences. “Even MRP printed without mentioning `including all taxes` is a criminal offense, and if consumers contact our department about these violations, we will immediately take appropriate action,” he added. He also shared an interesting incident in which a district court in Latur fined Rs 4,000 after Hindustan Unilever pleaded guilty under the law and rules of legal metrology. HUL had published an advertisement stating MRP for one of its products without its net quantity. The amount paid by HUL is insignificant; However, the company must mention the belief in all its legal and regulatory filings. Since the company pleaded guilty, there is also no possibility of appeal and overturning of the conviction. The meeting ended with Pandey sharing his email address and mobile phone number with activists and concerned citizens, asking them to file complaints and report violations.
Several activists visited the UNWTO office in Mumbai. You too can write to Legal Metrology, Maharashtra at [email protected] or IG Sanjay Pandey at [email protected]. Mr. Pandey noted that when consumers purchase a prepackaged product, they must verify the mandatory declarations. These include: “We are looking at three areas. First, how builders sell properties by square feet and registrars register them by square feet. Second, establish call duration standards for telecommunications companies. How do these companies measure seconds? It is certified by the authorized government agency. Third, digital measurement, i.e. how companies sell GB or MB – who certifies it and how? Soon you will see actions in these areas,” he added.
(d) the month and year in which the goods are manufactured, packaged or imported.