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This notification publishes the draft rules, titled the Delhi Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Amendment Rules, 2026, which propose to amend the Delhi Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2011.

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The Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, through its Weights and Measures Department (Department of Legal Metrology), has published draft rules, the Delhi Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Amendment Rules, 2026, on May 8, 2026. These rules are proposed by the Lt. Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi under sub-section (4) of Section 53 read with clause (q) of section 2 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, to further amend the Delhi Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2011, originally published on March 31, 2011, and last amended on January 28, 2026, vide notification no. 25 (N.C.T.D.No. 434). The proposed amendments include significant changes to Rule 11, such as substituting sub-rule (1) to introduce a self-declaration basis for licence issuance for manufacturers, repairers, and dealers of weights and measures, without prior inspection, while providing specific exemptions for certain repair activities. Sub-rule (2) and the proviso to sub-rule (5) are to be omitted. Sub-rule (4) is substituted to clarify that licences issued by the Controller or any authorized officer, on payment of the fee specified in Schedule IV, remain valid unless suspended or cancelled, and sub-rule (10) is substituted to declare licences non-transferable, non-saleable, or non-inheritable. Rule 12(1) is amended by omitting references to 'renewed' and 'renewal'. Furthermore, Schedules II-A, III, IV, VI, and VII are to be substituted, Schedule II-B omitted, and references to 'renewal' removed from Schedule V. A transitional provision states that existing licences issued prior to the commencement of these rules remain valid until expiry, after which new licences must conform to the amended rules. The draft rules specify licence fees: Rs. 5000/- for manufacturers, Rs. 2000/- for repairers, and Rs. 2000/- for dealers; alteration of licence costs Rs. 1000/-, and a duplicate licence costs Rs. 500/-. A security deposit of Rs. 5000/- is required for repairers. Public objections or suggestions are invited for a period of thirty days from the notification's publication date in the Official Gazette of Delhi and national newspapers, to be submitted to the Controller, Legal Metrology Department, at Plot No-17, Institutional Area, Vishwas Nagar, New Delhi-110032, or via email to [email protected] or [email protected]. The notification includes detailed application forms and licence formats for manufacturers, repairers, and dealers, along with conditions of licence and register formats.

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REGD. No. D. L.-33002/99 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Delhi Gazette SG-DL-E-20052026-272747 EXTRAORDINARY PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY DELHI, MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026/VAISAKHA 21, 1948 | [N. C. T. D. No. 39 PART IV GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI Delhi, the 8th May, 2026 3328 DG/2026 | (1) 2 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV] WEIGHTS AND MEASURES DEPARTMENT (Department of Legal Metrology) NOTIFICATION Delhi, the 8th May, 2026 F. 12(2)/W&M/Enforcement/2026/261-69.— The following draft of the rules, to further amend the Delhi Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2011, which the Lt. Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi proposes to make in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (4) of Section 53 read with clause (q) of section 2 of the Legal Metrology Act 2009, is published for the information of the persons likely to be affected thereby. Notice is hereby given that the draft rules, to further amend the Delhi Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2011 will be taken into consideration by the Lieutenant Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi on or after the expiry of a period of thirty days from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette of Delhi as well as in 02 Hindi & 02 English National Newspapers. The objections or suggestions in this behalf shall be received by the Controller, Legal Metrology Department, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, in his office at Weights & Measures Department (Department Of Legal Metrology), Plot No-17, Institutional Area, Vishwas Nagar, New Delhi-110032 and/or on email IDs: [email protected]/or [email protected]. DRAFT RULES DELHI LEGAL METROLOGY (ENFORCEMENT) AMENDMENT RULES, 2026 1. Short title and commencement:- (1) These rules may be called the Delhi Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Amendment Rules, 2026. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette of Delhi. 2. Amendment of rule 11:- In the Delhi Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules 2011 (hereinafter referred to as the said rules), in rule 11:- shall be amended as under: (1) for sub-rule (1),the following sub-rule shall be substituted, namely:-:— “(1) Every manufacturer or repairer of, or dealer in, weight or measure shall make an application for the issue of a licence to the Controller or such other officer as may be authorized by him in this behalf, in the appropriate form set out in Schedule II-A. Such licence shall be issued on self-declaration basis without any inspection prior to issue of the licence: Provided that, no licence to repair shall be required by a manufacturer to repair any weight or measure manufactured by him and used in a State other than the State of manufacture of the same, but the manufacturer has to inform in advance the concerned legal metrology officer about the repairing: Provided further that a person who bonafide repairs any weight or measure owned or possessed by him shall not require a repairer's licence; " (2) sub-rule (2) shall be omitted; (3) for sub-rule (4), the following sub-rule shall be substituted, namely:— [PART IV DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 3 "(4) Every licence issued to a manufacturer, repairer or dealer by the Controller or any officer authorised by him in this behalf, on payment of the fee specified in Schedule IV, shall remain valid unless it is suspended or cancelled by the Controller or any officer authorised by him in this behalf." (5) in sub-rule (5), the proviso shall be omitted; (6) in sub-rule (9), the words “or renewed” shall be omitted; (7) for sub-rule (10), the following sub-rule shall be substituted, namely:— “(10) A licence granted under these rules shall not be transferable, saleable or inheritable." 3. Amendment of rule 12. In rule 12 of the said rules, in sub-rule (1), the words “renewed” and "renewal", where they occur, shall be omitted. 4. Amendment of Schedules. In the Schedule appended to the rules,— (1) for Schedule II-A, the following Schedule shall be substituted, namely:— “Schedule II-A (as appended to these rules)”; (2) Schedule II-B shall be omitted; (3) for Schedule III, the following Schedule shall be substituted, namely:— "Schedule III (as appended to these rules)”; (4) for Schedule IV, the following Schedule shall be substituted, namely:— "Schedule IV (as appended to these rules)"; (5) in Schedule V, in the Table, in column (2), the word “renewal” shall be omitted; (6) for Schedule VI, the following Schedule shall be substituted, namely:— "Schedule VI (as appended to these rules)”; (7) for Schedule VII, the following Schedule shall be substituted, namely:— "Schedule VII (as appended to these rules)". 5. Notwithstanding anything contained in the said rules as amended by these rules, any licence issued prior to the commencement of these rules shall continue to remain valid till the expiry of the period specified therein, and thereafter, a fresh licence shall be obtained in accordance with the provisions of the said rules as amended by these rules. By order and in the name of the Lt. Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi, PANKAJ KUMAR, IAS, Controller FOOT NOTE: Delhi Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules 2011 were published in Delhi Gazette on 31.03.2011 and last amended vide notification no. 25 (N.C.T.D.No. 434) dated 28.01.2026. 4 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV] SCHEDULE – II-A [See rule 11 (1)] Form – LM – 1 [Application form for licence as Manufacturer of weights & measures under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009] To, To be filled by the Applicant (1) | (2) 1. Name of the manufacturing concern for which licence is desired. | 2. Complete address of the concern. Whether premises are owned/rented/taken on lease/leave licence, duly supported by documents. | 3. Date of Establishment of workshop/factory. | 4. Name (s) and address (s) along with their father's/ husband's name of proprietor (s) and/or Partners and Managing Director (s) in the case of Limited company | 5. The date and current registration number of factory/ shop/ establishment/ Municipal Trade licence. | 6. Nature of manufacturing activities at present. | 7. The type of weights and measures proposed to be manufactured viz : | (i) Weights | (ii) Measures | (iii) Weighing Instruments | (iv) Measuring Instruments with details in each case. | 8. The number of persons employed/proposed to be employed | (i) Skilled | (ii) Semi-skilled | (iii) Unskilled | (iv) Specialist trained in the line | 9. The monogram or trade mark intended to be imprinted on weights and measures to be manufactured. | 10. Details of machinery, tools accessories, owned and used for manufacturing weights measures etc. | 11. Details of foundry/workshop facilities arranged. Whether ownership, long term lease etc. | 12. Facilities of steel casting and hardness testing of Vital parts etc or other means. | 13. Availability of electric energy. | 14. Details of loan received from Government or financial Institution. If so, give details. | [PART IV DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 5 15. Name of bankers, if any. | 16. GST Number/ Professional Tax registration Number/IT Number. | 17. Have you applied previously for a manufacturer's licence? If so, when and with what results? | 18. (a) Whether the item (s) proposed to be manufactured will be sold within the State or out side the state or both. | (b) Details of Model Approval received from Government of India; | To be certified by the applicant (s) Certified that I/We have read the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and the Delhi Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2011 and agree to abide by the same and also the administrative orders and instructions issued or to be issued there under. I/We agree to deposit the Scheduled licence fees with Government when required to do so by the Licensing Authority. All the information furnished above is true to the best of my/our knowledge. Place: | Date: | Signature and Designation To be filled in by Departmental Officer of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Date of Receipt of Application: Serial Number of application: Remarks: Place: | Date: | Signature and Designation of LMO/ZO Final Order of Licensing Authority Licence granted / refused: Licence Number: Place: | Date: | Signature and Designation 6 DELHI GAZETTE: EXTRAORDINARY PART IV] SCHEDULE-II-A [See rule 11 (1)] Form LR-1 [Application for licence as Repairer of Weights & Measures under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009] To, To be filled by the Applicants 1 | 2 1. Name of the concern seeking the licence. | 2. Complete address of the workshop. | 3. (a) Whether premises are owned/rented/taken on lease dully supported by documents. | (b) Date of establishment. | 4. Name (s) and address (s) along with their father's/ husband's name of proprietor (s) and/or Partners and Managing Director (s) in the case of Limited company. | 5. Number and date of shop/establishment/current Municipal Trade Licence. | 6. GST/Professional Tax/IT Tax registration Number etc | 7. The type of weights and measures proposed to repaired. | 8. Area in which you wish to operate. | 9. Previous experience in the line. | 10. Number of skilled staff employed or proposed to be employed: | (i) Skilled | (ii) Semi-skilled | (iii) Unskilled | (iv) Employees trained in the line | 11. Details of machinery/tools/accessories available. | 12. Availability of electric energy. | (i) Have you sufficient stock of loan/test weights. etc.? Give details. | 13. Have you applied previously for a repairer's licence? If so, When and with what results? | [PART IV DELHI GAZETTE: EXTRAORDINARY 7 To be certified by the applicant(s) Certified that I/We have read the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and the Delhi Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2011 and agree to abide by the same and also the administrative orders and instructions issued or to be issued there under. I/We agree to deposit the Scheduled licence fees with Government when required to do so by the Licensing Authority. All the information furnished above is true to the best of my/our knowledge. Place: | Date: | Signature and Designation To be filled in by Departmental Officer of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Date of Receipt of Application: Serial Number of Application: Remarks: Place: | Date: | Signature and Designation of LMO/ZO Final Order of Licensing Authority Licence granted/refused: Licence Number: Place: | Date: | Signature and Designation 8 DELHI GAZETTE: EXTRAORDINARY PART IV] SCHEDULE-II-A [See rule 11 (1)] Form LD-1 [Application Form for Licence as Dealers in Weights & Measures under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009] To, (1) | (2) 1. Name of the establishment/shop/person seeking the licence. | 2. Complete address of the establishment etc. | 3. Date of establishment. | 4. Name (s) and address (s) of proprietors and / or partners and Managing Director (s) in the case of Limited company. | 5. Number and date of Registration Number of current shop/establishment/Municipal Trade licence. | 6. Categories of weights and measures sold/proposed to be sold at present. | 7. Registration Number of GST/Professional Tax/Income Tax. | 8. Do you intend to import weights, etc. from places outside the State/Country ? If so indicate sources of supply. (Give details of manufacturer's trade mark/ monogram and his licence number) and provide | (a) Registration of Importer of Weights and Measures, if any | (b) Approval of model imported into India by Central Government. | 9. Have you applied previously for a dealer's licence, either in this State or elsewhere ? If so give details? | [PART IV DELHI GAZETTE: EXTRAORDINARY 9 To be certified by the applicant(s) Certified that I/We have read the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and the Delhi Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2011 and agree to abide by the same and also the administrative orders and instructions issued or to be issued there under. I/We agree to deposit the Scheduled licence fees with Government when required to do so by the Licensing Authority. All the information furnished above is true to the best of my/our knowledge. Place: | Date: | Signature and Designation To be filled in by Departmental Officer of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Date of Receipt of Application: Serial Number of Application: Remarks: Place: | Date: | Signature and Designation of LMO/ZO Final Order of Licensing Authority Licence granted/refused: Licence Number: Place: | Date: | Signature and Designation 10 DELHI GAZETTE: EXTRAORDINARY PART IV] SCHEDULE-III [See rule 11 (3)] Licensing Forms FORM LM-3 Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER OF LEGAL METROLOGY (Licence to Manufacture, weights, measures, weighing or measuring instruments) Licence No............. | Year ............ 1- The Controller of Legal metrology hereby grants to .................................... (Name and address of party or parties) a licence to manufacture the following:- (Include details of the weights, measures, weighting instruments or measuring instruments that are licenced to be manufactured by the party). 2- The licence is valid for the party named above in respect of his workshop located at .................... 3- The manufacturer shall comply with the conditions noted below. If he fails to comply with anyone of these, his licence is liable to be cancelled. 4- The trade mark monogram being used by the manufacturer is as under. (Signature) Controller of legal Metrology Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Seal) Date .................... Place .................... Note: In the case of firm, its name with the names of all names of all persons having interest in the business should be given in paragraph 1. [PART IV DELHI GAZETTE: EXTRAORDINARY 31 CONDITIONS OF LICENCE 1. The person in whose favour this licence is issued shall. - (a) Comply with all the relevant provisions of the Act and Rules for the time being in force; (b) Not encourage or countenance any infringement of the provisions of the Act. or the Rules amended from time to time; (c) Exhibit this licence in some conspicuous part of the premises to which it relates; (d) Comply with any general or special directions that may be given by the Controller of legal metrology; (e) Surrender the licence in the event of closure of business and/ or cancellation of Licence; (f) Present the weights, measures, weighing or measuring instruments as the case may be manufactured and meant for use within the State, to the legal metrology officer for verification and stamping before sale; 2. Every condition prescribed after the issue of this licence shall if notified in the Official Gazette, be binding on the persons to whom the licence has been granted. 12 DELHI GAZETTE: EXTRAORDINARY PART IV] SCHEDULE-III [See rule 11 (3)] Licensing Forms FORM LR-3 Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER OF LEGAL METROLOGY (LICENCE TO REPAIR WEIGHTS, MEASURES, WEIGHING OR MEASURING INSTRUMENTS) Licence No ........... | Year ......... 1- The Controller of legal metrology hereby grants to .................................... (Name and address of Party or Parties) a licence to repair the following:- (Include details of the types of weights, measures, weighing instruments or measuring instruments that are licenced to be repaired by the party) 2- The licence is valid for the party named above in respect of his workshop located at .................... 3- The repairer shall comply with the conditions noted below. If he fails to comply with any one, his licence is liable to be cancelled. 4- The party is licenced to repair weights, measures, weighting and measuring instruments in the areas mentioned below – (Signature) Controller of Legal Metrology Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Seal) Date .................... Place .................... Note: In the case of firm, its name with the names of all persons having any interest in the business should be given in paragraph (1). [PART IV DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 13 CONDITIONS OF LICENCE 1. The person in whose favour this licence is issued shall. - (a) Comply with all the relevant provisions of the Act and Rules for the time being in force; (b) Not encourage or countenance any infringement of the provisions of the Act or the Rules for the time being in force; (c) Exhibit this licence in some conspicuous part of the premises to which it relates; (d) Comply with any general or special directions that may be given by the Controller of legal metrology; (e) Surrender the licence in the event of closure of business and/or cancellation of Licence; (f) (i) Present the weights, measures, weighing or measuring instruments as the case may be duly repaired to the legal metrology officer for under taking verification and stamping as specified in rule 14(1), before delivery to the user. (ii) In the case of weights, measures weighing or measuring instruments, if they are serviced/repaired before the date on which the verification falls due and where, in the process and the verification stamp of the legal metrology officer is defaced, removed or broken, they shall be presented duly repaired to the legal metrology officer for re-verification and stamping before delivery to the user. 2. Every condition prescribed after the issue of this licence shall, if notified in the Official Gazette, be binding on the persons to whom the licence has been granted." 14 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV] SCHEDULE-III [See rule 11 (3)] Licencing Form FORM - LD-3 GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI Office of the Controller of legal metrology (Licence to a dealer in weights, measures, weighing or measuring instruments) Licence No. ..... | Year ........ 1- The Controller of legal metrology hereby grants to .................................... (Name and address of party or parties) a licence to deal in the following (Indicate details of the types weights and measures, weights, or measuring instruments that are licenced to be dealt with by party) 2- The licence is valid for the party named above in respect of his premises located at ........ 3- The dealer shall comply with the conditions noted below. If he fails to comply with any one of those his licence is liable to be cancelled. (Signature) Controller of Legal Metrology Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Seal) Date. .................... Place. .................... Note: In the case of firm its name with the names of all persons having any interest in the business should be given in paragraph (1). [PART IV DELHI GAZETTE: EXTRAORDINARY 15 CONDITIONS OF LICENCE 1. The person in whose favour this licence is issued shall. - (a) Comply with all the relevant provisions of the Act and Rules for the time being in force; (b) Not encourage or countenance any infringement of the provisions of the Act or the Rules for the time being in force; (c) Exhibit this licence in some conspicuous part of the premises to which it relates; (d) Comply with any general or special directions that may be given by the Controller of legal metrology; (e) Surrender the licence in the event of closure of business and/or cancellation of Licence; (f) Not sell or offer, expose or possess for sale any non-standard weight or measure. 2. Every condition prescribed after the issue of this licence shall, if notified in the Official Gazette, be binding on the persons to whom the licence has been granted. 16 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV] SCHEDULE -IV [See rule – 11 (4) & (5)] GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI Office of Controller of Legal Metrology (Licence fees for manufacturers, repairers of dealers of weights and measures) 1. Issue of licence to: (i) Manufacturers | Rs. 5000/- (five thousand rupees) (ii) Repairers | Rs. 2000/- (two thousand rupees) (iii) Dealers | Rs. 2000/- (two thousand rupees) 2. Alteration of licence: | Rs. 1000/- (one thousand rupees) 3. Issue of duplicate licence: | Rs. 500/- (five hundred rupees) [PART IV DELHI GAZETTE: EXTRAORDINARY 17 SCHEDULE-V [See rule 11 (6)] GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI Office of Controller of Legal Metrology Register of licenced Manufacturers/ Repairers/ Dealers of weights, measures, weighing / measuring instruments Office of .................... Licence Number | Date of issue | Name and complete address of the manufacturer /repairer / dealer | Place where works hop/ factory is situate d | Articles to be manufactured/ repaired/ sold | Trade mark/ monogram being used | Orders regarding cancellation of licence | Result of appeal | Signature of competent authority | Remar k 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 Note: Column (4) does not apply to dealers; column (6) does not apply to repairers and dealers. 18 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV] SCHEDULE -VI [See rule 11(8)] GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI Office of Controller of Legal Metrology Security deposit to be made by licensee repairer:- Repairer of weights and measures including weighing and measuring instruments: | Rs. 5000/- (Five Thousand Rupees) [PART IV DELHI GAZETTE: EXTRAORDINARY 19 SCHEDULE – VII [See rule 13] (Register to be maintained by the Manufacturers of weights and measurers) 1- Name and address of the manufacturer .................................... 2- Description of the weight or measure .................................... 3- (i) No. of the manufacturing licence .................................... (ii) Date on which the licence was issued .................................... 4- Particulars of order, if any, suspending .................................... or revoking the licence. S. No. | Month | Unsold stock from previous month | Quantity manufactured during the month | Total 3+4 | Sold within the state | No. of item sold | Dispatch voucher no. and date 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 Sold outside the state | Dispatch voucher no. and date | Total sold (6+9) | Balance (5-11) | Remarks Name of the state | No. of items sold | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 20 DELHI GAZETTE: EXTRAORDINARY PART IV] Schedule -VII [See rule 13] Form LR-4 (Register to be maintained by the Repairer in respect of weights and Measures) Name and address of the repairer .................... | Licence No. .................... Date of Licensing .................... S. No. | Date | Name of the user from whom received | Items and their Nos. booked for repair | Receipt No. and date of issue to the user 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 Amount of repairing charges | Amount of verification fee | Total amount charged | Date of return to the user | Remarks 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 [PART IV DELHI GAZETTE: EXTRAORDINARY 21 SCHEDULE – VII [See rule 13] Form - LD-4 (Register to be maintained by dealer in weights and measures) 1- Name and address of the dealer .................................... 2- Description of the weight or measure .................................... 3- (i) Dealer licence No. .................................... (ii) Date on which the licence was issued .................................... 4- Particulars of order, if any suspending or .................................... Revoking the licence. 5- Category of weight or measure .................................... (Category A or B) Sr. No. | Month | Unsold stock from the previous month | Brought from within the state during the month | Brought from outside the state during the month | Total (3+4+5) 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 Sold within the state | Sold outside the state | Total sold (7+9) | Balance (6-12) | Remarks No. of items sold | Dispatch voucher no. and date | No. of items sold | Dispatch voucher No. and date | Name of the state | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054 SARVESH KUMAR Digitally signed by SARVESH SRIVASTAVA Date: 2006.05.20 22:46:38 +0530

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