THE LEGAL METROLOGY ACT, 2009.

[NO. 1 OF 2010]

[13th January, 2010]

CHAPTER II

STANDARD WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

Section 7. Standard unit of weights and measures.- (1) The base units of weights and measures specified in section 5 shall be the standard units of weights and measures.

(2) The base unit of numeration specified in section 6 shall be the standard unit of numeration.

{3) For the purpose of deriving the value of base, derived and other units mentioned in section 5, the Central Government shall prepare or cause to be prepared objects or equipments in such manner as may be prescribed.

(4) The physical characteristics, configuration, constructional details, materials, equipments, performance, tolerances, period to re-verification, methods or procedures of tests shall be such as may be prescribed.