TEZU, Nov 13: The Department of Legal Metrology and Consumer Affairs has booked eight trading units for various violations during a market inspection drive conducted across commercial establishments and the fish market in Tezu on November 11.
The inspection team, led by Assistant Controller of Legal Metrology and Consumer Affairs, Tezu, Chau Sutlu Singpho, booked seven trading units for using unverified and unstamped weighing instruments.
Another trading unit was booked for selling packaged commodities without mandatory declarations, including Maximum Retail Price (MRP), net content and date of packing.
During the drive, the department warned traders against using unverified and unstamped weighing and measuring instruments, stating that such practices constituted punishable offences under the relevant legal provisions.
The inspection was aimed at ensuring accuracy in weighing and measuring instruments, promoting fair trade practices and safeguarding consumer interests.
The department also urged traders and commercial establishments to strictly comply with legal metrology regulations.