Tag: Department of Consumer Affairs
ECONOMY India Moves To One Nation, One Time As Government Notifies IST Rules

The Department of Consumer Affairs has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, establishing Indian Standard Time (IST) as the common time reference for legal, administrative, commercial and other official purposes across the country. The rules were notified on August 27, 2026, and will come into force 180 days from their publication in […]

CW Bureau · Aug 30, 2026
ECONOMY Centre Adds Five New Fuel Dispenser Categories Under GATC Framework

Department of Consumer Affairs has expanded the scope of Government Approved Test Centres (GATCs) by adding five new categories of fuel dispensing systems under the Legal Metrology framework, a move aimed at strengthening consumer confidence and supporting India’s clean fuel infrastructure. Under the amended Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2013, the following five […]

CW Bureau · May 24, 2026