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more-inThe Department of Legal Metrology issued an order after meeting management of multiplexes pointing out that dual-pricing system is a violation of existing laws. “The system of dual-pricing is in violation of the terms of Legal Metrology. Speaking to The Hindu, a department official said, “The controller of Legal Metrology Akun Sabharwal issued orders on July 17. Quoting relevant sections of the Act, including section 18(1), the order reiterated that those selling items in ‘non-standard’ packages can be fined ?25,000. With effect from August 1, 2018, the provisions of Weights and Measures Act will be enforced strictly in this regard,” the order reads..