Legal Metrology Dealer License

The selling of any weight and measurement items in India is regulated under the Legal Metrology Act, of 2009. The free sales of any weight and measurement items in India is not allowed, but it is regulated by the respective State Governments in which the seller of such weight and measurement items is operating its business. Under section 23, of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009. Every dealer of weight and measurement items must obtain the license from its respective zonal of the Legal Metrology Department of its state. Before commencing the sales of any weight and measurement items.

It is pertinent to note that any importer of weighing and measuring items is also required to obtain a dealer license. It may be possible that any importer of weighing and measuring instruments may be able to import such weight and measurement items in India without the requirements of a dealership license, but to sell such weight and measurement items will certainly require the dealer license.

The dealer license is obtained under section 23, of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, and is issued by the state controller of the Legal Metrology Department of the respective states in which such a dealer is operating his business. In India, many of the State Governments have the online procedure for applying the dealer and some of the states have the offline procedure. But in all cases, the procedure of issuance of the dealer license is not completely online.

As it involves inspection by the local state Legal Metrology Officers. Only after the physical verification of the document Legal Metrology Officer will generally recommend the application for the final issuance of the license. Many of the states while applying for the dealer license ask for a copy of the dealership Agreement from the original equipment manufacturer for which the dealer is applying for the dealer license. Further, the Government Authority may also ask for a copy of the Non-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the manufacturer of weight and measurement items.

Apart from the documents, the Legal Metrology Officer will also ask whether the address on which the dealer license is applied is the commercial address or the residential address as the commercial address is generally acceptable by the Legal Metrology Department.

The validity of the dealer license is a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 5 years. If you want to renew your dealer license then you have to fill a Form LD-2, in a prescribed manner. On the other side, we are here for you to fill in all the details and work on your behalf for registration. The following documents are necessary for dealer license renewal:-

• Original Dealer License;
• Professional Tax Registration;
• GST Registration;
• Labour License;
• Valid Training License in case of non-tribal

To apply for a Dealer License, the following necessary papers must be attached with the Form LD-1:

• Email Address
• Details of the applicant;
• Mobile Number
• Address proof of the applicant;
• Two passport size photos of the applicant;
• Affidavit stating that the applicant will follow the rules & norms of the Act under which the Dealer License is sought and that the details provided is correct;
• Model Approval Certificate of weights & measures to be dealt with;
  
• If the applicant or the dealer is the owner of the premise, the necessary papers such as Tax Receipt must be submitted. However, if any other member of the family owns the premises, then their duly notarised Consent Letter and a record of ownership are required;
• If the premises are for rent, then a copy of the rent agreement is required;




Necessary Papers related to the business such as:


1. Registration Certificate of industry;
2. If the unit exists within the village panchayat area, Registration under the Shops & Establishment Act shall be needed and NOC is also required from the Gram Panchayat.

In the case of companies, an Incorporation Certificate is required and also MOA & AOA shall be required;

• A registered necessary paper is required in the Partnership or Proprietorship Firm;
• Copies of Appointment Letters of employees along with qualifications, photographs, and experience certificates, if any;

The procedure for obtaining Legal Metrology Dealer License varies from state to state. Different states are different application fees and timelines for the approval of a Dealer License.

Following is the general procedure for obtaining the Dealer License under Legal Metrology:

• Every individual, company or firm who intends to deal in weights & measures shall make an online application to the officer of the Inspector of Legal Metrology within their respective District or Civil Sub-Division accompanied with all the relevant necessary papers.
• After receiving the application, the Inspector will examine all the necessary papers & inspect the premises of the applicant & prepare an inspection report & the same shall be submitted to the Office of the Assistant Controller of Legal Metrology within 15 working days from the receipt date of the application.
• The Assistant Controller, on receipt of the application along with all vital necessary papers and the Inspection Report of the Inspector, he shall inspect all the necessary papers and forward them to the Controller within 5 working days with a necessary recommendation.
• The Controller or Officer authorised on their behalf after inspecting all the necessary papers and the inspection report of the Inspector of Legal Metrology believes that a license can be issued to the applicant considering the recommendation made by the Assistance Controller; the licensing authority shall communicate to the applicant for online payment of the application fees.

After depositing the fee, the Dealer License will be granted.

Note: If a dealer wants to trade & market weights and measures in more than one state in the country, then the dealer must obtain a separate Dealer License for each desired state of operation.