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860 Shops, Malls Cited for Weights‑and‑Measures Violations in Gujarat
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 05:01 AM
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During routine festive inspections, Gujarat’s consumer‑protection officials recorded violations of the weights‑and‑measures act at 860 shops and malls across the state.
Gujarat’s Department of Consumer Protection carried out special inspections ahead of the festive season, focusing on compliance with the state’s weights‑and‑measures regulations. Inspectors visited a wide range of retail outlets, from small neighbourhood stores to large shopping complexes, to ensure that customers receive accurate measurements for goods sold by weight or volume.
The audit resulted in 860 establishments being formally booked for breaches such as using uncalibrated weighing scales, displaying incorrect price per unit information, and failing to provide standardised measurement devices. The violations were spread across multiple districts, indicating a systemic lapse rather than isolated incidents.
Authorities have issued notices to the offending shops and malls, directing them to rectify the discrepancies within a stipulated period. Continued non‑compliance could attract heavier penalties, including fines and possible closure of premises, as the department seeks to safeguard consumer interests during the high‑traffic festive period.
The crackdown underscores the state’s commitment to enforcing consumer‑rights legislation and aims to restore confidence among shoppers who rely on accurate measurements for everyday purchases.
The audit resulted in 860 establishments being formally booked for breaches such as using uncalibrated weighing scales, displaying incorrect price per unit information, and failing to provide standardised measurement devices. The violations were spread across multiple districts, indicating a systemic lapse rather than isolated incidents.
Authorities have issued notices to the offending shops and malls, directing them to rectify the discrepancies within a stipulated period. Continued non‑compliance could attract heavier penalties, including fines and possible closure of premises, as the department seeks to safeguard consumer interests during the high‑traffic festive period.
The crackdown underscores the state’s commitment to enforcing consumer‑rights legislation and aims to restore confidence among shoppers who rely on accurate measurements for everyday purchases.