Draft Gas Meter Rules Under Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011
Why in the news
The Consumer Affairs Ministry released draft norms to bring all gas meters under formal legal metrology checks.
Key facts
- Parent rules: Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011.
- Announced by: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
- Requirement: testing, verification and stamping before any use in trade and commerce.
- Coverage: domestic, commercial and industrial gas meters.
Coverage and requirement
| Use category | Rule applies | Mandatory step |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic | Yes | Testing, verification, stamping |
| Commercial | Yes | Testing, verification, stamping |
| Industrial | Yes | Testing, verification, stamping |
Exam angle
- Nodal ministry: Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
- Framework: Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011.
- Status of the rules: draft, not yet final.