SAMBA: The Legal Metrology Department Samba has imposed a penalty of ₹2.72 lakh on a prominent distillery for serious violations of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 and the Legal Metrology Act, 2009.

An enforcement team headed by the Assistant Controller Samba conducted a detailed inspection of the distillery unit and unearthed multiple violations. These included the use of unverified weighing and measuring instruments during production and packaging, along with non-compliance of mandatory declarations on packaged products.

Following the inspection, a formal case was registered by the LMD team under the applicable legal provisions. Compounding proceedings were initiated and a penalty of ₹2.72 lakh was imposed on the unit.

The distillery has been directed to immediately verify all instruments and ensure strict adherence to Legal Metrology norms.

Commenting on the enforcement action, Controller Rajinder Singh Tara said" The department is committed to protecting consumer rights and ensuring fairness in trade practices across Jammu & Kashmir. Enforcement drives will continue with full vigour, and violations will be dealt with as per law. All manufacturers and traders are advised to strictly comply with Legal Metrology standards."