Section 6, Legal Metrology Act, 2010 [S25-F27]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 6 May 2010.
6. Grant of licence.—(1) An application for a licence to undertake the sale of goods shall be made to the Central Authority in Form B, accompanied by a fee of two hundred rupees. (2) The Central Authority may, after making such inquiry as it thinks fit, grant the licence subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, or, for reasons to be recorded in writing, refuse to grant the licence. (3) A licence granted under this section shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of its grant and may be renewed in such manner as may be prescribed. (4) The Central Authority may, after giving the licensee an opportunity of being heard, suspend or cancel a licence for contravention of any condition thereof.
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Section 29, Legal Metrology Act, 2010 [S25-FSM], 6 May 2010, Band A. "section 6".
Section 5, Legal Metrology Act, 2010 [S25-F11], 6 May 2010, Band A. "section 6".
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D11-X5N. Every trader: Obtain a licence before undertaking the sale of goods; apply in Form B, fee two hundred rupees; Before the activity begins; licence valid three years; Form B. Published by Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (synthetic record).