The Department of Legal Metrology (Weights & Measures), Assam came into existence in the State of Assam in the year, 1960 with a view to maintain the system of weights and measures etc. at par with the other States/UTs of the Country.

“Metrology” is the science of weights & measures and “Legal Metrology” treats units of weighment and measurement, methods of weighment and measurement and weighing and measuring instruments, in relation to the mandatory technical and legal requirements which have the object of ensuring public guarantee from the point of view of security and accuracy of the weighments and measurements.