Section 16: V er if ic at io n an d st am pin g by In sp ecto rs

(1) Every Inspec ­ tor shall , for the purpose of verifica tion of weights and measures and weighing and measuring ins truments , att end at such place and time within his jurisdic tion as m ay be app oin ted in this behalf by the Controller.

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(2) The Inspec tor shall verify every weigh t, or measure or weighing or measuring inst rum ent which is brough t to him for the purp ose of verifica­ tion and if he finds such weight or measure or weigh ing or m easu ring in st ru ­ ment correct and in conformity with the Standards of Weights and Mea­ sures Act, 1956 (Centra l Act 89 of 1956), and the rules made the reunde r, he shall stam p the same with a stamp of verification in the prescribed ma nner.