(1) With the objective of checking the accuracy of
commercial measures and weights or of measuring and weighing machines
used for commercial purposes, Government of Nepal may prepare sets of
authenticated Measurement and Weight, as well as special sets of
Measurement and Weight for precious metals and jewels in the number
considered necessary by it. These sets shall be known as the working
standard.
(2) The working standard shall be of the prescribed material, design
and specifications. It shall be authenticated and stamped by the prescribed
person or authority in the prescribed manner and maintained in the
prescribed manner at the prescribed place. At periodic intervals as
prescribed, it shall be checked against the national prototype and certified
accordingly along with the date of such check.
Provided that, Special sets of working standards relating to precious
metals and jewels shall be checked against the main standard.
(3) A working standard which is not checked and stamped within the
time limit mentioned in Sub-Section (2) shall not have legal status and shall
not be used for the purposes of this Act.