SAMBA: The Legal Metrology Unit Samba has imposed a penalty of ₹1,25,000 (Rupees One Lakh Twenty-Five Thousand) on a leading Jalandhar based paint manufacturing company for gross violations of labelling norms under the Legal Metrology framework.

The action was taken by the Assistant Controller Legal Metrology Samba, following a detailed inspection of the company's products.

The investigation revealed clear violations of the Legal Metrology Act 2009 and the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011, where pre-packaged paint containers were found non-compliant with mandatory declarations essential for transparency, consumer protection and fair trade.

On detection of the violations and subsequent admission of non-compliance by the company, a compounding application was filed and penalty proceedings were initiated. The company and its responsible Directors were held accountable and penalised accordingly.

This bold and swift action reaffirms the Department's zero-tolerance policy towards violations of legal metrology norms. Rajinder Singh Tara Controller LMD J&K stated that, "Any breach of legal metrology standards, whether intentional or negligent, will be met with immediate legal action. Consumer rights are non-negotiable."

The Department urges all manufacturers, packers, and importers to strictly comply with the Legal Metrology laws to avoid penal consequences. Vigilance and enforcement drives will be intensified in the coming days to ensure compliance and accountability at all levels.