I | WEIGHT |
| Do’s | | • | Check that all weights and measures, i.e., all weighing equipments and standard weights(Dhak), bear the seal of the Weights and Measures Department. | • | Ensure that seal is not tampered with. Weights and Measures without the seal are not genuine. |
| b. Don’ts | | • | Don’t accept weighment by weights which do not conform to the metric system like pounds, ounces, gallons etc. | • | Don’t accept weighment by stones, pieces of bricks or metal pieces. |
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II | MEASURES/VOLUME |
| Do’s | | • | Make sure that all the measures have not been dented to reduce capacity. | • | Check that the measures bear the seal of the Weights and Measures Department. | • | Ensure that the measuring container is full to the brim and the contents are totally empty after pouring out. |
| b. Don’ts | | • | Don’t accept milk or oil until the froth settles. | • | Don’t accept the measure if it has been tampered with by a rubber lining on tin packing so as to reduce its capacity. |
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III | LENGTH |
| Do’s | | • | Check that the measuring instrument bear a seal of the Weights and Measures Department. | • | Check that the measuring instruments have not been bent or cut to shorten its length. |
| b. Don’ts | | • | Don’t allow the cloth to be stretched at the time of its measurement. |
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IV | BALANCE |
| Do’s | | • | Ensure that the beam remains horizontal when the pans are empty. In the case of self indicating weighing scale the pointer or indicator should show zero when there is no load on the pan. | • | Ensure that the weighing machine bears the seal of the Weights and Measurement Department. | • | Ensure that no magnet is attached to either of its pan and it should not touch a wall, chair, table or the foot of the person weighing it in a manner so as to interfere with the correctness of weighing operation. | • | Ensure that the centre knife edge of the beam is free and not locked so as to interfere with the correct weighment. | • | Ensure that both sides of the counter balanced are free and have not been artificially balanced by attaching a metal piece or in any other manner. | • | Ensure that the weights and balance are visible. |
| b. Don’ts | | • | Don’t accept weighment if the beam balance in a shop has not been displayed with the beam hanging in a horizontal position. | • | Don’t accept weighment if it is done under a fast revolving fan | • | Don’t accept weighment if a wooden beam scale is used. |
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V | PACKAGED COMMODITIES |
| Do’s | | Ensure that the package bears the proper declaration, these are: | • | The common or genetic name of the commodity, | • | Name and address of the manufacturer/ packer, | • | The net quantity | • | The month and year of manufacturing/packing of the commodity, | • | The month and year of expiry for perishable commodities, especially medicines, | • | The maximum retail price inclusive of all taxes. |
| b. Don’ts | | • | Don’t accept packaged goods which do not have proper declaration. | • | Don’t accept packaged goods on an excess price than one that has been printed. | • | Don’t accept packaged goods on which the printed price has been obliterated. | | Don’t accept goods which are of expired date. |
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VI | PETROL, DIESEL & KEROSENE OIL |
| While buying, Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene oil, ensure that the meter of the pump is calibrated and not tampered with. Ensure that the indicator is at zero (0.00) point at the start. In case of any doubt, check the delivery of petrol, diesel and kerosene oil with the verified and stamped fuel liter measure are available at each POL pump. |
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VII | L.P.G. CYLINDERS |
| Do’s | | • | While taking delivery of cylinder, check if the seal on it is intact. |
| b. Don’ts | | • | Don’t accept a cylinder unless the delivery man weighs it on his balance and the weight is equal to 14.2 kg,plus the weight of the cylinder printed on the body of the cylinder. |
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VIII | BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS ACT |
| Do’s | | • | Insist on BIS certified products. | • | Ensure that the product carries the BIS standard mark (ISI, Agmark). | • | Buy from authorized sales outlets whenever you can. | • | Keep the purchase receipt to utilize after sales service in case of complaint. |
| b. Don’ts | | • | Don’t go for spurious and sub-standard products which may be hazardous to life and safety. | • | Don’t go for quantity only, insist on quality also. |
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IX | ESSENTIAL COMMODITY ACT |
| Do’s | | • | Ensure that the rate boards in each Fair Price Shop are displayed properly. | • | Ensure that the rate are as that of the rates fixed by the Government. | • | Ensure that the essential commodities are available at the price fixed by the Government. | • | Ensure that the Ration Card issued to you is kept in your custody. |
| b. Don’ts | | • | Don’t accept the goods if price is in excess to that fixed by the Government. | • | Don’t let the shop keep your Ration Card. | • | Don’t let the shop misuse your quota. |
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