Guj Govt books AAI for using erratic, irregular weighing machines

Ahmedabad, May 19 (UNI) The Gujarat government today booked the Airport Authority of India (AAI), under violation of the Weights and Measures Act, 1985, for using erratic and irregular weighing machines at the city airport.

A surprise check was conducted at Ahmedabad Airport under the direct instruction of Food, Civil Supply and Consumer Affairs Principal Secretary Dr S K Nanda this morning and the team found the weighing scales kept at the International Departure Terminal ''erratic and irregular'' and not conforming to the Weights and Measures Act and Rules, according to a release by Controller Legal Metrology and Director Consumer Affairs of Gujarat Government.

In total, eight machines were not correct and the goverment has launched a prosecution case against the AAI, the release added.

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