Legal Metrology Dept slaps Rs 50,000 fine on Petrol Pump in Anantnag

Srinagar, Feb 22: The Legal Metrology Department today slapped a fine of Rs: 50,000 on a Petrol Pump located on the National Highway Anantnag after it was observed that the Nozzle of a Petrol Pump was delivering deficient fuel to consumers by about 35 ml against every 5 Litres.
The surprise inspection of this pump was earlier conducted by the officials of Legal Metrology Department which had led to the seizure of its erratic Nozzle. It was observed during the inspection that the display panel on the dispensing unit showing the delivery was not matching with the actual quantity which was delivered to the customers.
The offender pleaded for the compounding of offence at departmental level following which the case was compounded in terms of Section 48 of Legal Metrology Act 2009. It is pertinent to mention that this action against a Petrol Pump is one among the series of actions which has been taken by the department against the Petrol Pumps during the recent times and Legal Metrology is committed to ensure the interest of Consumers. The consumers are strongly advised to remain aware and defend their consumer rights while visiting a Petrol pump. They can check the delivery of fuel on their own by using the verified 5 Litre conical measure which mandatorily needs to be kept with every petrol pump and it is a duty of every Petrol pump management to facilitate the checking of fuel delivery to any consumer.