The Government of Tamil Nadu on October 29, 2026, issued draft amendments to the Tamil Nadu Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2011.
The following has been stated: -
•The Government of Tamil Nadu has amended the Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules to introduce a self-declaration mechanism for weights and measures classified under the Low-Risk Category specified in Schedule IX-A.
•Users can obtain an online Certificate of Self-Declaration, subject to payment of the prescribed fee, as an alternative to regular verification or re-verification.
•The certificate will remain valid for the period prescribed under Rule 27 of the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011, and must be renewed within 30 days before expiry.
•The amendment also permits verification and stamping by Government Approved Test Centres, while requiring users to maintain accuracy, display the certificate, and comply with inspection requirements.
Objections and suggestions may be given within 15 days.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No.: G.O. Ms. No.75]
