Import of non-standard tapes – instructions reg

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..... to refer to Board’s letter of even number, dated 24.7.2000 and subsequent letter dated 11.1.2002 (copies enclosed), on the subject mentioned above, wherein ,it was stated that import of non-standard tapes (tapes with dual markings i.e. inch and centimeters) are prohibited for import in view of the provisions of Standards of Weights and Measures Act, 1976. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Pub .....

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..... y unit of weight or measures shall be based on the units of the metric system. Further, as per section 23 , no weight ,measures or other goods shall bear thereon any inscription or indication of weight , measure or number except in accordance with the standard unit of such weight, measure or numeration established by or under this Act except for certain scientific investigation or re .....

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..... tioned above, it is evident that the import of measuring instruments other than standard units of metric system, is not permitted except under certain conditions specified in Section 23 of Standards of Weights and Measures Act, 1976. You are, therefore, requested to ensure that non-standard units of weight or measure ( including these with dual markings), except those permitted by pro .....

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