"Every non-standard weight and measure used in the course of trade is liable to be forfeited". Comment.

As per Section 16 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, every non-standard or unverified weight or measure, and every package made in contravention of section 18 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, used in the course of, or in relation to, any trade and commerce and seized under section 15 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, shall be liable to be forfeited to the State Government. However, such unverified weight or measure shall not be forfeited to the State Government if the person from whom such weight or measure was seized gets the same verified and stamped within such time as may prescribed. Every weight, measure or other goods seized under section 15 but not forfeited shall be disposed of by such authority and in such manner as may be prescribed.