19. Qualifications of Inspectors.- (1) No person shall be appointed as Inspector, unless he, - (a) is a graduate of a recognized University in Science (with Physics as one of the subjects), technology or engineering, or holds a recognized diploma in engineering; and (b) is able to speak, read and write at least one of the regional languages of this State. (2) Nothing in sub-rule (1) shall apply to persons who have been working as Inspectors or are eligible for promotion as Inspectors before the commencement of these rules. (3) The person appointed to the post of Inspector shall have successfully to complete the basic training course at the Institute of Legal Metrology established by the Central Government under section 76 of the Standards Act before he is considered for confirmation to the post. |