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BIS seizes gold jewellery over missing licences and HUIDs
The Bureau of Indian Standards checked two jewellery shops in Bhadrachalam.
Officials said the shops were selling gold without the required BIS licence.
They also said the jewellery did not have HUID numbers.
HUID numbers help buyers check whether jewellery is properly certified.
Officials seized about 522 grams of gold jewellery from the shops.
BIS said some marks on the jewellery appeared to be false.
The shop operators may face jail or fines under Indian law.
BIS asked customers to check jewellery using the BIS Care app.
BIS searched two jewellery outlets in Bhadrachalam for alleged hallmarking violations.
Officials seized approximately 522.337 grams of gold jewellery across 173 articles.
The outlets allegedly lacked valid BIS licences and mandatory HUID numbers.
Officials also found allegedly spurious BIS Standard Marks and fineness indications.
BIS said violators could face up to one year in prison or substantial fines.
- Who
- The Bureau of Indian Standards conducted the operation at Sri Venkata Ratna Jewellers and Sri Devi Jewellers.
- What
- BIS seized approximately 522.337 grams of gold jewellery allegedly sold without a valid hallmarking licence or HUID numbers.
- Where
- The two jewellery outlets are in Bhadrachalam, while the operation was conducted by the BIS Vijayawada Branch Office.
- When
- The searches and seizures were conducted on Friday; the articles do not specify the date.
- Why
- BIS said the outlets allegedly violated compulsory hallmarking requirements and used spurious BIS marks and fineness indications.
Key facts
- Agency
- Bureau of Indian Standards
- Outlets searched
- Sri Venkata Ratna Jewellers and Sri Devi Jewellers
- Gold seized
- Approximately 522.337 grams
- Articles seized
- 84 articles from Sri Venkata Ratna Jewellers and 89 from Sri Devi Jewellers
- Alleged violations
- No valid BIS hallmarking licence, no mandatory HUID numbers, and allegedly spurious markings
- Legal provision
- Section 29 of the BIS Act, 2016
- Possible penalty
- Up to one year’s imprisonment or a first-contravention fine of at least Rs. 1 lakh; the fine may reach five times the value of the goods
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