BIS Seizes 2kg Gold Worth ₹3 Crore in Vijayawada for Hallmarking Violations
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News18•23-01-2026, 22:00
BIS Seizes 2kg Gold Worth ₹3 Crore in Vijayawada for Hallmarking Violations
- •The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) seized over 2 kg of gold jewellery, valued at more than ₹3 crore, from a shop in Vijayawada.
- •The seizure was made during a search operation at Governorpeta, Vijayawada, due to violations of mandatory hallmarking norms.
- •A total of 233 gold articles, weighing approximately 2.2 kg, were found without the mandatory Hallmark Unique Identification Number (HUID).
- •This contravenes the BIS Act, 2016, which can lead to imprisonment up to one year or a minimum fine of ₹1 lakh for a first offense.
- •BIS advises consumers to use the BIS Care app to verify hallmarks and report any misuse of marks.
Why It Matters: BIS seized over 2 kg of gold in Vijayawada due to hallmarking violations, emphasizing consumer vigilance.
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