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The Assam Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act, 1958

Standard weighing and measuring instruments

In force Act 19 of 1959 As on 21 Oct 2026

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Act 19 of 1959

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Section 6 of the Assam Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act, 1958 deals with standard weighing and measuring instruments. For the purpose of verifying the correctness of commercial weights and measures and of weighing and measuring instruments used in transactions for trade or commerce, the State Government may cause to be prepared as many sets of weighing and measuring instruments as it may deem necessary.

(1) For the purpose of verifying the correctness of commercial weights and measures and of weighing and measuring instruments used in transactions for trade or commerce, the State Government may cause to be prepared as many sets of weighing and measuring instruments as it may deem necessary.

(2) Such instruments shall be of such kind, kept in such number and shall be verified and stamped in such manner as may be prescribed.

(3) Such instruments shall be kept at all places where secondary standard or working standards are kept.

Section 6, The Assam Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act, 1958 (Act 19 of 1959).

Questions about Section 6

What does Section 6 of the Assam Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act deal with?

Section 6 of the Assam Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act is headed "Standard weighing and measuring instruments". For the purpose of verifying the correctness of commercial weights and measures and of weighing and measuring instruments used in transactions for trade or commerce, the State Government may cause to be prepared as many sets of weighing and measuring instruments as it may deem necessary.

How do I find court cases under Section 6 of the Assam Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act?

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When was the Assam Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act enacted?

Assam Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act was enacted in 1959 as Act 19 of 1959. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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