(WMP) Weights & Measures Punjab              Accuracy in Weights & Measures (W&M.) of goods & services purchased by the consumer is important for consumer protection.
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q.No.1. What is the Govt. fee rate for the re-verification of CNG Dispensing Nozzle and Petrol Pump Station?

Ans:  Annual fee for re-verification of CNG Dispensing unit is Rs.2000/- per nozzle while for Petrol Pump nozzle it is Rs.1000/- per year.

Q.No.2. What is the fine for not getting re-verification certificate under Sec .6?

Ans:  Fine for non re-verification is Rs.5000/- or imprisonment or both.

Q.No.3. What is the fine against short measuring of CNG or Petrol Pump under Sec. 19?

Ans: Fine against short measuring or less delivery is Rs. 10000/- or imprisonment or both.

Q.No.4. In Which court, prosecution is lodged?

Ans: Prosecution is lodged in the court of Judicial Magistrates notified under Sec.30 with 1st clause magisterial power.

Q.No.5. Who is the authority to issue the re-verification certificate in respect of CNG Stations and Petrol Pump Stations?

Ans: An officer of Grade 17, Assistant Controller weights & Measures is notified for the issuing re-verification certificate.

Q.No.6. What is the fine against the accused who refuses to produce any W&M, document, obstruction of the entry of an inspector and further to maintain the records and accounts

Ans: Fine is Rs.2500/- or six month imprisonment are both under Sec 12.

Q.No.7. What is the fine for using W&M other then standard weights like gaz, gallon etc?

Ans: Fine Rs.2500/- or six month imprisonment are both under Sec 14(3).

Q.No.8. What is the fine against selling seal packages or container without bearing net weight on them?

Ans : Fine Rs. 5000/- are six month imprisonment or both under Sec 18 (13).