IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE V.GIRI MONDAY, THE 24TH AUGUST 2009 / 2ND BHADRA 1931 WP(C).No. 23871 of 2009(D) -------------------------- PETITIONER(S): --------------- E.K.LILLY, PROPRIETRIX, S.N.AUTOMATIC WEIGH BRIDGE, KOONAMTHAL, EDAPPALLY, RESIDING AT ELLIKKAT HOUSE, KOONAMTHAI, EDAPPALLY. BY ADV. SRI.K.JAJU BABU SMT.M.U.VIJAYALAKSHMI SRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH RESPONDENT(S): --------------- 1. THE INSPECTOR OF LEGAL METROLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL METROLOGY, CENTRAL LABORATORY, KAKKANAD, ERNAKULAM. 2. THE ASST. CONTROLLER, DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL METROLOGY, CENTRAL LABORATORY, KAKKANAD, ERNAKULAM. 3. THE CONTROLLER OF LEGAL METROLOGY, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. BY GP SRI.P.NARAYANAN THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 24/08/2009, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: V.GIRI, J ....................... W.P.(C).23871/2009 ....................... Dated this the 24th day of August, 2009 JUDGMENT Petitioner was conducting a weigh bridge which was installed at Edappally. The weigh bridge is a weighing instrument constructed with compound levers with the indicator system carried on foundations separate from the lever system to weigh loads of capacities one tonne and above. The testing and sealing of the weigh bridge is governed by the provisions of the Standards of Weights and Measures (General) Rules 1987. Weigh bridge referred to had been inspected and certificate had also been issued. 2. Petitioner decided to erect the weigh bridge at North Paravur and request was made as per Ext.P2. There was a reminder as per Ext.P5. Nevertheless, steps have not been taken and hence the writ petition. 3. I heard learned Government Pleader also. 4. It is affirmed that 2nd respondent is the competent authority to act on Ext.P2. But learned Government Pleader W.P.(C).23871/09 2 submits that copy of Exts.P3 and P4 are not sent. In the circumstances, writ petition is disposed of with the following directions. 5. Petitioner shall make a fresh application, for testing and sealing of weigh bridge being erected at North Paravur, on remittance of fee as prescribed in the Rules. On receipt of the application, the 2nd respondent shall conduct inspection of the weigh bridge and approve the same in accordance with the Rules. Entire process shall be completed within one month from the date of receipt of the application. 6. Though the learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the Rules do not contemplate a separate application, I do not think it is necessary to resolve the controversy in this regard. Writ petition is disposed of as above. V.GIRI, Judge mrcs