Shoppers purchasing precious metals in Rajasthan now have stronger regulatory backing to ensure accurate weight measurements at jewellery counters. The state administration has made it strictly mandatory for all bullion dealers and jewellery establishments to operate approved high-precision weighing instruments. Effective from October 29, these regulatory requirements aim to safeguard buyers from minor measurement discrepancies and ensure complete fairness during commercial transactions.
Mandatory Precision Categories and Calibration Thresholds
To ensure that customers receive the exact quantity of precious metal corresponding to their financial outlay, the government has defined strict criteria for all weighing devices. Jewellers handling gold, silver, and other valuable metals must now exclusively deploy scales categorized under Class I for special accuracy or Class II for high accuracy. The technical mandate requires these devices to maintain a verification scale interval of 1 milligram or lower. This micro-level sensitivity guarantees that even minuscule portions of precious metal are captured precisely without weighing loss.
Mandatory Certification and Retailer Compliance
The revised compliance framework applies universally to every retail showroom, goldsmith workshop, and trading outlet dealing in valuable metals across the state. Traders are obligated to subject their equipment to official verification and retain the verification certificate on their business premises for inspection. Establishments operating scales that do not meet the prescribed benchmark must replace them immediately with compliant Class I or Class II devices.
Promoting Market Fairness and Consumer Grievance Support
Minister for Consumer Affairs Sumit Godara stated that the primary objective of this intervention is to foster transparent commercial dealings and protect consumer interests. Employing high-precision apparatus minimizes the possibility of weighing errors and ensures customers secure the exact physical volume of metal they purchase. Officials have also urged consumers to remain attentive during weighing procedures. Anyone noticing measurement irregularities or non-compliant equipment at retail counters can register an official grievance through the Rajasthan consumer helpline by dialling 14435.
