Government Approved Test Centre (GATC) | Department of Consumer Affairs

About Us

The Government Approved Test Centre (GATC) Rules are framed for approval of GATCs established for the verification of some of the weights and measures, in addition to verification done by the State Government Officers. The weights and measures prescribed under these rules for the verification by a GATC are:

Water Meter
Sphygmomanometer
Clinical thermometer
Automatic rail weighbridges
Tape measures
Non-automatic weighing instruments of Accuracy Class III (upto 150kg)
Non-automatic weighing instruments of Accuracy Class IIII
Load cell
Beam scale
Counter machine
Weights of all category
Gas meters
Energy meters
Moisture meters
Speed meters for vehicles
Breath analyzers
Multi-dimensional measuring instruments
Flow meters

Rules

Sr. No.	Description	View
1	The Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2013	View
2	The Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Amendment Rules, 2016	View
3	The Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Amendment Rules, 2021.	View
4	The Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Amendment Rules, 2025	View

Application Process

Follow these simple steps to get your test centre approved and operational.

Submit Application

Complete and submit your detailed application with all required documentation.

Initial Review

Our team conducts a thorough review of your application and facility details..

Site Inspection

Schedule and complete an on-site inspection to verify compliance with standards.

Approval & Launch

Receive official approval and begin operating as an authorized test centre.

Office Address

Department of Consumer Affairs, Legal Metrology Division, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001

+91-011-23389489

dirwm-ca[at]nic[dot]in

Office Hours: Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM)

Department Official Website: consumeraffairs.gov.in