The Legal Metrology Department plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of weights and measures used in various industries, trade, and commerce. One of the key services provided by the department is the calibration, verification, and stamping of weights, both standard and non-standard. These services are essential to maintain the integrity of measurements, ensuring that businesses comply with legal requirements and that consumers are protected from fraudulent practices.

Types of Weights Covered

The Legal Metrology Department provides calibration, verification, and stamping services for the following types of weights:

Standard Weights

• These are weights that conform to the specifications laid down by the Legal Metrology Act and Rules. They are used as reference standards in various industries, laboratories, and trade.

• Examples include reference standard weights, secondary standard weights, and working standard weights.

Non-Standard Weights

• These are weights that do not conform to the standard specifications but are used for specific purposes, such as scientific research, export, or specialized industrial applications.
• Non-standard weights require special permission from the Legal Metrology Department for their use and must undergo verification and stamping to ensure their accuracy.

Calibration and Verification Process

The calibration and verification process ensures that the weights meet the required accuracy standards. The process involves:

• Inspection: The weights are inspected for physical damage, wear and tear, and compliance with design specifications.
• Calibration: The weights are calibrated against reference standards to determine their accuracy.
• Verification: After calibration, the weights are verified to ensure they fall within the permissible error limits as specified by the Legal Metrology Act.
• Stamping: Once verified, the weights are stamped with the Legal Metrology Department's official seal, indicating that they are fit for use in trade or other applications.

Certification

Upon successful verification and stamping, the Legal Metrology Department issues a Calibration and Verification Certificate. This certificate serves as proof that the weights have been tested and meet the required standards. The certificate includes details such as:

• Weight denomination
• Permissible error
• Date of verification
• Validity period
• Stamp of the Legal Metrology Officer

Fees for Calibration, Verification, and Stamping

The fees for calibration, verification, and stamping of weights are as per the Schedule XII of the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011. The fees vary depending on the type and denomination of the weight. Below is a summary of the fees:

Why Choose Legal Metrology Department Services?

• Accuracy: The department uses state-of-the-art equipment and reference standards to ensure the highest level of accuracy in calibration and verification.
• Compliance: Using verified and stamped weights ensures compliance with the Legal Metrology Act, avoiding legal penalties and fines.
• Consumer Trust: Verified weights build trust among consumers, ensuring fair trade practices.
• Expertise: The department has highly trained Legal Metrology Officers who are experts in the field of weights and measures.

How to Avail the Services?

To avail the calibration, verification, and stamping services for weights, follow these steps:

• Submit an Application: Submit an application to the nearest Legal Metrology Office along with the weights to be verified.
• Pay the Fees: Pay the applicable fees as per the Schedule XII of the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011.
• Verification Process: The weights will undergo the calibration and verification process.
• Receive Certificate and Stamped Weights: Once the process is complete, you will receive the Calibration and Verification Certificate along with the stamped weights.

Contact Information

For more information or to avail the services, please contact your nearest Legal Metrology Office or visit the official website of the Department of Legal Metrology.

Areas We Serve

UP Scales provides calibration, verification, and stamping services in the following locations:

Ghaziabad

1. → Buyweighingmachine: 3rd-L/23, near Nehru stadium, Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201001
2. → UP Scales: House no.-34, Rajbagh, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201005
3. → UP Scales: c 83/8a, Govindpuram, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201013
4. → यूपी स्केल्स:  Plot no. 356, Main Road Karhera, Mohan Nagar Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201007

Noida

1. → UP Scales: G-119, Ground Floor, Sector -22, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301
2. → UP Scales: Flat No. - 1802, Tower - A, 6th Avenue, Gaur city, Sector - 04, Greater Noida west, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301

GT Road, Gautam Buddh Nagar

1. → UP Scales: Balaji Mandir Marg, Opposite HDFC Bank, nyadar ganj, GT Road, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh 203207

Delhi

1. → B-158, Gali Number 6, Ashok Nagar, Shahdara Nearest Shukar Bazar, Chowk (110093)