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Reforms of Legal Metrology Department

A. About the Reform Area

Name of the area Sector Specific - Legal Metrology

The reforms under Legal Metrology Act aims to reduce compliance burden for the
business owners. All registration and licenses granted under the act shall be
About the Reforms
delivered online. The reforms also intend to simplify the renewal procedure by
eliminating the requirement of renewals under the Act.
1. Registration, Licenses, Renewals and Verifications under the Legal Metrology
Act, 2009
a. Registration as a Manufacturer, Packer or Importer of pre-packaged
commodities
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b. Dealer License & its renewal
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c. Manufacturer License & its renewal
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d. Repairing License & its renewal
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e. Certificate for Verification / Re-Verification (renewal) of Weights &
Measures

2. Eliminate the requirement of renewal of registration or allow auto-renewal

Website for online
www.apindustries.gov.in
application

B. User-Specific

Q1 Can the application be submitted online for the above services?

Yes, the application can be submitted online at the Single Window Portal of Andhra Pradesh
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www.apindustries.gov.in.

Q2 Can I use the departmental portal to submit the application?

No, G.O. MS. No. 116, dated 31/08/2017 mandates that all applications from entrepreneurs for
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Single Desk Portal (AP SDP).

Q3 Can I submit a physical application for the above services at the department?

A3 No, it is not allowed to submit physical application.

Do I need to visit departmental office or District Industries Center for submitting supporting
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documents?
No, all the supporting documents are required to uploaded online. Supporting documents
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submitted physically or through courier are not valid.

Q5 Can the associated payment be made online?

A5 Yes, all payments (of any amount) can be made online

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Q6 Can I download legally valid approval certificate from the portal?

A6 Yes. Digitally signed approval copy can be downloaded from the Single Window Portal

Q7 Is there any physical touchpoint for obtaining the approval?

No. There is no requirement of visiting department physically at any stage from application
submission, payment, processing to even obtaining final signed approval certificate. Competent
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Authorities are not allowed to ask for presence of applicant for processing applications. All
queries/clarifications are to be sent via online only

Q8 Is there a single window portal in the state for obtaining all business approvals?

Yes, The Andhra Pradesh Single Desk Portal (AP SDP)

https://www.apindustries.gov.in/APIndus/Default.aspx acts as one-stop portal for online delivery of
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and allow applicant to download final signed certificates for all business-related services.

C. Reform Enablers (General reforms)

Q9 How can know the procedure for application, fee required, and the list of documents required?

All information about approval process is available at the ‘Information Wizard’ on the Single
Window Portal. The feature can be accessed at:
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https://www.apindustries.gov.in/APIndus/UserInterface/SingleWindowServicesApplication/Public/
InformationWizard.aspx

Q10 Is there any regulation to mandate time-bound delivery of services to Industries/ Businesses?

Yes, Andhra Pradesh Public Service Delivery Guarantee Act, 2017 guarantees time-bound service
delivery of 168 services related to industries/businesses. The legislation defines punitive provisions
and grievance mechanism for those violating the timelines guaranteed for services delivery to
industry and businesses.

If there a delay in service, the applicant can claim compensation under the legislation. The list of
services and associated compensation can be found at:
A10 https://www.apindustries.gov.in/APIndus/Data/APPSDGA_Rules_OLD.pdf

https://www.apindustries.gov.in/APIndus/Data/APPSDGA_Rules.pdf

https://www.apindustries.gov.in/APIndus/Data/APPSDGA_Rules2021.pdf

https://www.apindustries.gov.in/APIndus/Data/GOMs%2075.pdf

Q11 How do I know how much time it would take to obtain my approval/license?

A11 In order to bring transparency in the system and to help businesses to know the minimum time in
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which they can obtain their license/approval from the department, Andhra Pradesh government
under Ease of Doing Business has published dashboards for more than 35 services

The dashboard will give clear picture of how many registrations/ renewals have been
approved/processed by the single window system and the average time taken by the Department.
The dashboard is updated weekly on real time basis. Date and time of modification mentioned.

Additionally, the following information can be viewed on the dashboard

 Timelines prescribed under AP Public Service Guarantee Act
 Maximum time taken
 Minimum time taken
 Median time taken

The dashboard is available at :

https://www.apindustries.gov.in/APIndus/UserInterface/SingleWindowServicesApplication/
ApproverAccount/EoDB_Dashboard.aspx

Q12 How many days did it take to obtain the registration/license?

A12 It is provided within 21 days

C. Auto Renewal of License

Are you aware that the auto renewals for licenses has been introduced for all licenses and
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registration?

Yes, the department vide circular no. LM/93/2019-LIC-LM dated 03-07-2020 has introduced auto-
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renewals of licenses and registrations.

Q14 What is Auto-Renewal of License?

Auto-Renewal of license is a system where the licensee can extend the term of his existing valid
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license or registration by another one year by payment of requisite fees.

Q15 Do I need to submit hardcopy of documents to department?

No, the department vide the letter mentioned above has eliminated the requirement for submission
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of any hardcopy for availing renewal certificate

Q16 Can I immediately download the renewal certificate online post application submission?

A16 Yes, the renewal certificate can be downloaded immediately on payment of fees.

Q17 Do I need to visit department for any purpose during Renewal?

No, G.O. MS. No. 116, dated 31/08/2017 mandates that all applications from entrepreneurs for
clearances / approvals from concerned departments will be filed online through Andhra Pradesh
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Single Desk Portal (AP SDP) and the competent authorities should not entertain the applications
directly.
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