India, April 14 -- In a move aimed at enhancing consumer safety and fair trade, the Department of Consumer Affairs on Monday announced the framing of draft rules that will make it compulsory for all gas meters-used for domestic, commercial, and industrial purposes-to undergo testing, verification, and stamping before being deployed.

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution stated that these draft rules also propose periodic re-verification of gas meters to ensure they remain accurate during usage.

Formulated under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011, the draft rules are intended to strengthen transparency, accuracy, and reliability in gas measurements across the country.

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