Section 21 of (Enforcement) Act, 1958 — Levy of fees

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Levy of fees.-The Government may charge such fees as may be prescribed-

(a)for the grant of licences under section 13, for the manufacture, repair or sale of commercial weights, measures or weighing or measuring instruments, and
(b)for the verification, marking, stamping and adjustment of commercial weights, measures, or weighing or measuring instruments.

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Summary

The Government is authorized to charge fees that are prescribed under the rules of this Act.
These fees can be charged for granting licences to manufacture, repair, or sell commercial weights, measures, or weighing or measuring instruments under Section 13.
Fees can also be charged for verifying, marking, stamping, and adjusting commercial weights, measures, or weighing or measuring instruments.

Practical examples

1Ramesh wants to start a business repairing commercial weighing scales in Madras. He submits an application under Section 13 of the Act, and the Controller of Weights and Measures requests a licence fee. Ramesh pays this prescribed fee under Section 21 of the Act before his repair licence is issued.

2A shopkeeper named Sita has ten metal weights that she uses in her grocery store. She brings them to the Inspector of Weights and Measures for their scheduled verification and stamping. The Inspector calculates the prescribed fee, which Sita pays under Section 21 of the Act.

3An industrialist named Arjun manufactures standard measuring cylinders and needs them to be adjusted and marked by the authorities. The Inspector of Weights and Measures performs the adjustment and charges the prescribed fee. Under Section 21 of the Act, Arjun pays this fee to have his instruments processed.

FAQ

1. Who decides the amount of fees to be charged under Section 21?

The Government decides and prescribes the fees under Section 21 of this Act.

2. Can I get a licence to repair commercial weights without paying a fee under Section 21?

No, under Section 21 of this Act, the Government may charge fees for the grant of licences to manufacture, repair, or sell commercial weights, measures, or weighing or measuring instruments.

3. Do I have to pay a fee to have my weights and measures stamped by an Inspector under Section 21?

Yes, under Section 21 of this Act, fees can be charged for the verification, marking, stamping, and adjustment of commercial weights, measures, or weighing or measuring instruments.

4. Does Section 21 allow the Government to charge fees for adjusting weighing instruments?

Yes, Section 21 of this Act explicitly allows fees to be charged for the adjustment of commercial weights, measures, or weighing or measuring instruments.

Practice Quiz

Q1.An entrepreneur applies for a licence to manufacture commercial weights. Under Section 21 of this Act, which of the following is true regarding the licensing fee?

Q2.A trader brings their commercial weighing instrument to an Inspector for verification. Under Section 21 of this Act, what can the Government charge fees for?

Q3.A repairer of commercial measuring instruments wants to know if they can be charged a fee under Section 21. Which activities under this section can attract a prescribed fee?

Q4.Which authority is empowered under Section 21 of this Act to charge the prescribed fees for licensing and stamping?

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