The Department of Consumer Affairs, Food & Civil Supplies, Andhra Pradesh, on June 23, 2026, issued draft amendments to the Andhra Pradesh Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2011.
The following has been stated:-
•The amendments introduce official definitions for "Low-Risk Weight or Measure," "Self-Certification," and "Third-Party Certification" to establish an updated regulatory framework.
•Users of designated low-risk equipment are permitted to use an online portal to submit electronic compliance declarations, exempting them from traditional re-verification.
•To qualify for this digital system, all instruments must first pass a mandatory initial verification conducted by the department or an approved third-party agency.
•Users are required to apply and pay the prescribed fee online within thirty days prior to the expiration of their current certificate validity.
•Once approved, the generated "Certificate-cum-Declaration" must be downloaded and displayed conspicuously within the business premises.
•Finally, the update introduces Schedule VIII-A for the official certificate format, Schedule IX-A to specify eligible low-risk devices, and updated fee schedules for specialized meters.
Any objection or suggestion may be submitted within 15 days.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No.: G.O.Ms.No.7, Consumer Affairs, Food & Civil Supplies (CS-II)]
