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172 cases booked against vendors for short weight, other violations in State

Legal Metrology Department raids traders for violations, books 172 cases; consumers urged to verify product details. Call helpline 1967 for complaints.

The Hindu · Mar 21, 2024

Legal Metrology department cracks down on errant iron shop traders in Vizianagaram, Srikakulam

Legal Metrology Department cracks down on traders in Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts for selling materials illegally, imposing fines.

The Hindu · Mar 2, 2024

Legal Metrology officials conduct raids

In Vijayawada, Legal Metrology Dept. conducted raids on Mahanty Fish Market and Payakapuram Rythu Bazaar on Oct. 29. Officials noticed traders using spurious weighing machines, deceiving consumers. Cases registered against traders.

The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023

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Minister directs stern action against fleecing of pilgrims

Minister directs to fix & display prices of food items for Sabarimala pilgrims, initiate action against fleecing & ensure quality food at affordable prices. Officials to take steps to prevent double pricing & sale of stale food. Aim to make pilgrimage season complaint-free.

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

Legal Metrology department cracks down on dealers short-weighting rice, fertilisers in Vizianagaram

Legal Metrology dept. to take strict action against traders who violate Packaged Commodities Rules & Regulations-2011. Consumers urged to check weight, manufacturer, date, MRP before buying. 35 cases registered against dealers for short-weighting goods.

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

Legal Metrology officials raid malls, super markets, book 156 cases for various violations

Officials detect violation of norms, use of unchecked weighing machines in Vijayawada, Vizag

The Hindu · Sep 10, 2022

Two men rob cash from a parked car behind police commissioner’s office in Bengaluru

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The Hindu · Jul 23, 2022

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Andhra Pradesh: 178 fish, mutton vendors booked for deceiving customers

A shortfall of 200 gm per kg was detected, say officials

The Hindu · Jun 19, 2022

PepsiCo fined for weight variation

Thrissur

The Hindu · Jun 5, 2022

Legal Metrology inspections to be intensified

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The Hindu · Apr 25, 2022

Legal Metrology officials crack down on shops selling edible oil at high prices in A.P.

26 cases booked in Vizianagaram district, 20 in Srikakulam

The Hindu · Mar 8, 2022

Raids on mills, godowns and retail outlets in State

Vigilance, Legal Metrology and Civil Supplies officials book 32 cases

The Hindu · Mar 6, 2022

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