Shri Ganganagar, 30 October – The Consumer Affairs Department announced that from 29 October 2026, the Rajasthan Legal Metrology (Enforcement) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026 will make class‑I or class‑II scales compulsory for gold‑silver purchases.
The verification interval for these scales must be 1 mg or less, preventing any tampering by traders.
Purpose of the new rule
Minister Sumeet Godara said the aim is to ensure accurate weighing and transparency in gold‑silver transactions throughout the year, including Diwali, and to protect consumer interests.
Instructions for traders
All goldsmiths, sarraf traders and establishments dealing in precious metals are directed to use scales meeting the specified standards and to keep valid verification certificates.
- Mandatory use of class‑I or class‑II scales
- Verification interval 1 mg or less
- Keep valid verification certificates
- Have scales verified as per regulations