Legal Metrology Section 19 Registration

For a customized and attractive quotation, please contact with your product details to Rekha Atri (+91 98118 03136) or Aditi Sharma (+91 78348 22004).

Overview: 

No person or business entity is allowed to import any weight or measuring instrument into India without obtaining registration from the Director of Legal Metrology (Central Government). The objective of Section 19 is to ensure that imported weights and measuring instruments conform to Indian legal metrology standards, thereby preventing inaccurate measurements and safeguarding consumer interests and fair-trade practices. It helps in preventing incorrect measurements, fraud and consumer exploitation. 

Benefits: 

• Legal Compliance: Avoids the risk of product seizures, fines of up to ₹25,000 and imprisonment for subsequent offences. 

• Market Credibility: Registration signals that your products are verified for accuracy, boosting brand reputation. 

• Fair Trade Practices: Protects against unfair competition by ensuring all market players use standard, verified equipment. 

• Operational Efficiency: Reduces revenue leakage in industries like mining or oil and gas by ensuring high-precision measurements. 

Documents Required: 

To complete your application for Section 19 Importer Registration, you typically need: 

• Identity & Address Proof: Aadhaar card, PAN card or Voter ID of the applicant/directors. 

• Business Constitution: COI (Certificate of Incorporation), MOA and AOA for companies or Partnership Deed for firms. 

• Premises Proof: Ownership documents or a registered Lease/Rent Agreement for the business location. 

• Import Documents: A valid Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) and samples of labels or empty packages. 

• Technical Details: Model approval certificate (if required) and a list of the machinery or tools being imported. 

• Tax Registrations: GST Registration and Professional Tax certificates. 

Fees and Timelines: 

Fee:  A statutory fee of ₹100 is generally required for the registration. Some digital platforms or state portals may have different service charges (e.g. ₹500–₹1,000) depending on the specific license class. 

For a customised professional fee quotation, contact: 

• Rekha Atri: +91 98118 03136. 

• Aditi Sharma: +91 7834822004. 

Timeline: You must apply at least 30 days before the actual date of import. 

Processing Time: Once a complete application is received, the certificate is typically issued within 10 to 30 working days. 

Validity: The registration is valid for 5 years and can be renewed periodically.

Process to Apply: 

• Application Preparation: Fill out the prescribed form (often Tenth Schedule) with accurate business and product details. 

• Online/Physical Submission: Submit your application via the National Single Window System (NSWS) or the Directorate of Legal Metrology portal. 

• Fee Payment: Pay the required statutory fee through a demand draft or integrated online payment gateway. 

• Verification & Inspection: A Legal Metrology Officer may visit your premises to verify documents and inspect the storage of measuring instruments. 

• Certificate Issuance: After successful scrutiny and inspection reports, the Controller grants the Section 19 Importer Registration Certificate. 

Related Reads: 

• LMPC Certification - Rule 27 

• LMPC Model Approval