The Government of Bihar, on October 6, 2026, has notified the Bihar Legal Metrology (GATC) Rules, 2026, establishing a framework for State Government Approved Test Centres (GATCs) for verification of weights and measures. Pasted markdown
The following has been stated:
The Rules provide for approval and recognition of GATCs, which may be operated by manufacturers, repairers or dealers. The centres will verify specified weights and measures in accordance with the Legal Metrology Act and applicable rules. Approval will initially be granted for one year, with subsequent renewal for up to five years.
GATCs must maintain prescribed testing equipment, technically qualified staff, records and verification procedures. They are required to issue verification certificates, maintain records for five years, submit quarterly reports and permit inspections by Legal Metrology authorities.
The Rules prescribe an application fee of ₹1 lakh per weight or measure and a ₹50,000 security deposit. GATCs must also deposit 25% of the prescribed verification fee as the State Government's share.
The Rules cover verification of instruments including water and gas meters, weighing instruments, load cells, energy meters, fuel dispensers, CNG/LPG/LNG/hydrogen dispensers, speed meters, breath analysers and flow meters. Non-compliance may result in suspension or revocation of approval, with compounding amounts of ₹50,000 for the first offence and ₹75,000 for subsequent contraventions.
