Section 12 — Any custom, usage, etc., contrary to standard weight, measure or numeration to be void.

The Legal Metrology Act 2009

12. Any custom, usage, etc., contrary to standard weight, measure or numeration to be void.—

Any custom, usage, practice or method of whatever nature which permits a person to demand, receive or 

cause to be demanded or received, any quantity of article, thing or service in excess of or less than, the 

quantity specified by weight, measure or number in the contract or other agreement in relation to the said 

article, thing or service, shall be void. 

  



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CHAPTER III 

APPOINTMENT AND POWERS OF DIRECTOR, CONTROLLER AND LEGAL METROLOGY OFFICERS

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