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Nagaland cautions traders against using unverified weighing tools
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 01:31 AM
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The Nagaland state government has warned market traders that unverified weighing equipment may lead to inaccurate transactions and has urged the use of certified scales.
Nagaland's administration issued an advisory to all traders operating in state markets, urging them to refrain from using weighing instruments that have not been officially verified. The notice emphasizes that reliance on uncertified scales can compromise the accuracy of weight measurements during sales.
Officials highlighted that inaccurate weighing can affect both buyers and sellers, potentially leading to disputes and loss of consumer confidence. By ensuring that only calibrated and approved devices are employed, the government aims to protect fair trade practices across the region.
The department has instructed market authorities to conduct spot checks and to guide traders toward obtaining certification for their equipment. While no specific penalties were detailed in the advisory, non‑compliance may attract regulatory scrutiny under existing consumer protection norms.
The warning forms part of a broader effort by the state to strengthen market oversight and to align local trading standards with national guidelines on measurement accuracy.
Officials highlighted that inaccurate weighing can affect both buyers and sellers, potentially leading to disputes and loss of consumer confidence. By ensuring that only calibrated and approved devices are employed, the government aims to protect fair trade practices across the region.
The department has instructed market authorities to conduct spot checks and to guide traders toward obtaining certification for their equipment. While no specific penalties were detailed in the advisory, non‑compliance may attract regulatory scrutiny under existing consumer protection norms.
The warning forms part of a broader effort by the state to strengthen market oversight and to align local trading standards with national guidelines on measurement accuracy.