The Government of Andhra Pradesh on September 23, 2026, issued draft amendments to the Andhra Pradesh Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2011.
The following has been stated: -
•The amendment to the Andhra Pradesh Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2011 introduces High-, Medium- and Low-Risk classifications for weights and measures.
•Users of Low-Risk equipment can complete online self-certification and periodic re-verification, subject to prescribed fees, declarations, and valid model approval/purchase records.
•Self-certified equipment is exempt from mandatory physical stamping, provided the Certificate-cum-Declaration (Schedule VIII-A) is displayed at the premises; GATC certification remains available.
•The amendment also prescribes a unified fee structure and updates Schedule IX with fees for equipment including load cells, gas/energy meters, moisture meters, speed meters, breath analysers and multi-dimensional measuring instruments.
Any objections or suggestions may be given within 7 days.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No.: G.O.Ms.No.14, Consumer Affairs, Food & Civil Supplies (CS-II)]
