Government frames draft rules for gas meters

The government has drafted new rules requiring testing, verification and stamping of all domestic, commercial and industrial gas meters before they can be used in trade, the Consumer Affairs Ministry said on Monday.

The proposed regulations under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011, aim to ensure accuracy and reliability in gas measurement. “Verified and stamped gas meters will prevent overcharging or under-measurement, reduce disputes and provide guaranteed protection to consumers against faulty or manipulated devices,” the ministry said.

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