Improvement Notice Mechanism under the Legal Metrology Act
- 30 Jun 2026
On 29th June 2026, the Department of Consumer Affairs said it has introduced the Improvement Notice mechanism under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 through the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026.
What is an Improvement Notice?
Where a person commits a specified first-time procedural or regulatory non-compliance covered under the Legal Metrology Act, a Legal Metrology Officer may issue an Improvement Notice identifying the deficiency and providing reasonable time to rectify it.
Key Points
- Facilitative Opportunity: The Improvement Notice mechanism under the Legal Metrology Act provides a facilitative opportunity for regulated entities to correct specified first-time procedural or regulatory non-compliances before penal action is initiated.
- Ease of Doing Business: The reform is intended to promote Ease of Doing Business, encourage voluntary compliance and reduce unnecessary litigation.
- Included Entities: It applies to manufacturers, importers, packers, dealers, repairers, traders, MSMEs and other regulated entities.
- Protection of Consumer Interests: Strict action will continue against fraud, repeated violations, tampering and other acts adversely affecting consumer interests.
- Strengthening Governance: The overall objective is to strengthen trust-based governance while safeguarding consumer interests.
