Objective and Utility of the Department

The wing is entrusted with the work of checking and inspection of weights and measures in all the commercial establishments across Chandigarh. The main objectives of the Legal Metrology Wing is to safe guard the interest of the consumers by ensuring that goods sold and bought are correct in quantity and volume as claimed

Organisation of the Department

The wing is responsible for maintaining uniformity and accuracy in all weights and measures, weighing and measuring Instruments used by traders The main functions of the Department is to implement the provisions of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011, the Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2011 and the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 .Weights & Measures Laws are basic consumer protection legislation which affects every section of the Society The public should get the right quantity for which they pay for and the enforcement officers should repose confidence not only among the consumers but also with the traders and manufacturers by ensuring fair trade practices.