Legal Metrology GATC Rules Amended for Fuel Dispenser Checks
Why in the news
The government widened the role of private test centres so that dispensers of many fuels, including hydrogen, can be verified for accuracy.
Key facts
- Amended by: Department of Consumer Affairs.
- Rules: Legal Metrology (GATC) Rules, 2013.
- GATC: Government Approved Test Centres.
- Coverage: up from 18 to 23 categories.
- Standards: aligned with OIML (International Organization of Legal Metrology) norms.
Fuels now covered
| Fuel dispensing system | Verifiable by GATC |
|---|---|
| Petrol | Yes |
| Diesel | Yes |
| CNG | Yes |
| LPG | Yes |
| LNG | Yes |
| Hydrogen | Yes |
Exam angle
- Nodal department: Consumer Affairs.
- Number change: 18 to 23 categories.
- Full form: GATC is Government Approved Test Centre; OIML is the International Organization of Legal Metrology.