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2009 (8) TMI 100 - HC - Central ExciseApplicability of provisions of Standards of Weights and Measures Act, 1997 and Standards of Weights and Measures (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 1977 – Footwear and garments - Section 1(3) of the SWM Act does not require a goods specific or an area specific notification, once the provisions of the SWM Act are applicable and the commodity is regulated and covered by the SWM Act. It is not mandatory for the Central Government to issue specific notifications identifying the commodity, user, area, etc., to enforce the Act. A general notification without reference to individual goods, user or area is not prohibited. - The provisions of SWM Act and the SWM Rules have been enacted for the benefit of and to safeguard interest of the consumers. - The SWM Act and the SWM Rules have to be interpreted in a manner that the object behind the provisions is not frustrated and rendered superfluous but promoted and protected.
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