Importer & Manufacturer | Source: Consumer Affairs
Published On: 08-05-2026
Enforcement Date: 08 May, 2026
GATC amendment rules 2026
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has notified amendments to the Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2013, expanding the list of weights and measures verified by Government Approved Test Centres (GATCs). The amendment includes petrol, diesel, CNG, LPG, LNG, and hydrogen dispensers and prescribes verification fees for each nozzle under the updated regulatory framework.
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has notified the Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Amendment Rules, 2026 under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009.
Key points include:
- The amendment broadens the scope of instruments and devices eligible for verification by Government Approved Test Centres (GATCs).
- Newly included categories comprise petrol and diesel dispensers, CNG dispensers, LPG dispensers, LNG dispensers, and hydrogen dispensers, alongside existing measuring instruments such as water meters, weighing instruments, gas meters, and breath analysers.
- The rules also revise administrative provisions by allowing officers equivalent to or above the rank of Joint Secretary to oversee approvals.
- Additionally, the amendment introduces specific verification fees for fuel and gas dispensers, ranging from ₹5,000 per nozzle for petrol/diesel dispensers to ₹10,000 per nozzle for CNG, LPG, LNG, and hydrogen dispensers.
- The changes aim to strengthen measurement accuracy and regulatory oversight across energy dispensing systems.
Applicable For: Importer & Manufacturer
Reference Number: CG-DL-E-09052026-272401
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