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Government and Industry Meet on
Amendments in Standards of Weights and Measures (Packaged
Commodities) Rules, 1977
December 26, 2006, New Delhi
Vote of Thanks By
Mr. Pranay Sinha, Co-Chairman, FICCI Retail Committee
Ms. Alka Sirohi, Additional Secretary, Department of
Consumer Affairs
Shri Bejon Misra, CEO, Consumer VOICE
Shri Ashok Gupta, Vice-President-Legal, Hindustan Lever
Limited
Shri Vivek Bharati, Advisor, FICCI
Senior Government Officials,
Distinguished Participants,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
- On behalf of FICCI, I take this opportunity to thank
Ms Alka Sirohi, Additional Secretary, Department of
Consumer Affairs for sparing her valuable time and
shared with us her thoughts and ideas regarding Standards
of Weights and Measures (Packaged Commodities) Rules,
1977.
- I am also thankful to the panel speakers who have
taken pain and come all the way to share their views
on this vital topic. I extend my gratitude to all
the participants who have come all the way from all
over the country.
- The discussions were quite useful and meaningful.
I whole heartedly appreciate the transparent approach
of the Government in making the modifications in the
Draft Rules.
- Shri Bharati, in his welcome address has rightly
mentioned that Government had extensive discussions
in the past with various stakeholders. In spite of
the same, Government before notifying the Rules, once
again is taking pain to consult the stakeholders so
that the Rules that come into force are in the interest
of everybody - manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers,
consumers etc.
- I am sure that the panel discussions would raise
and stimulate valuable insights on how to further
improve the Draft Rules to put a check on filing frivolous
complaints or unreasonably booking manufacturers while
ensuring the interests of consumers as well.
- I am also thankful to our principal sponsor Hindustan
Lever Ltd. and co-sponsor Pidilite for sponsoring
the event.
- With these few words, once again I thank all of
those who are present here.
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