Relief for directors of retail firms as govt amends Legal Metrology rules

In a major relief to board members of retail companies and manufacturers of packaged goods, the government has amended the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011, removing the mandatory clause of holding its nominated directors accountable for any violation under the rules. The government has pointed out that the changes are being made as part of the ease of doing business.

The move will facilitate retailers to nominate a store manager or a person responsible for the activities of a retail store in place of the director of the company, who is not directly involved in the day-to-day activity of