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The Fifth Schedule — Manner of selection of sample packages

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    AmendmentG.S.R. 202(E)
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    The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 as notified vide G.S.R. 202(E) dated the 7th March, 2011 (40 pages)
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  1. (See rule 19 )
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    G.S.R. 202(E)
  2. Manner of Selection of Sample Packages.
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    G.S.R. 202(E)
  3. For determination of the net quantity for any commodity contained in a package, the sample size shall be such as is specified in the corresponding entry column 2 of the Table below…
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    G.S.R. 202(E)
  4. TABLE
    Lot Size (1) Sample Size (2) Less than 4000 32 More than 4000 80
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    G.S.R. 202(E)
  5. TABLE
    The sample shall be selected at random in accordance with the manner specified in paragraphs 3 and 4. Where, for the determination of the net quantity of any commodity contained in…
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    G.S.R. 202(E)
  6. TABLE
    Explanation: In this schedule 'Sample size' means the number of packages to be selected as sample.
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    G.S.R. 202(E)