The Essential Commodities Act, 1955
Central · 1955
- S. 1Short title and extent.
- S. 2Definitions.
- S. 2AEssential commodities declaration, etc.
- S. 3Powers to control production, supply, distribution, etc., of essential commodities.
- S. 4Imposition of duties on State Governments, etc.
- S. 5Delegation of powers.
- S. 6Effect of orders inconsistent with other enactments.
- S. 6AConfiscation of essential commodity.
- S. 6BIssue of show cause notice before confiscation of food grains, etc.
- S. 6CAppeal.
- S. 6DAward of confiscation not to interfere with other punishments.
- S. 6EBar of jurisdiction in certain cases.
- S. 7Penalties.
- S. 7APower of Central Government to recover certain amounts as arrears of land revenue.
- S. 8Attempts and abetment.
- S. 9False statement.
- S. 10Offences by companies.
- S. 10AOffences to be cognizable.
- S. 10BPower of court to publish name, place of business, etc., of companies convicted under the Act.
- S. 10CPresumption of culpable mental state.
- S. 11Cognizance of offences.
- S. 12Special provision regarding fine.
- S. 12APower to try summarily.
- S. 12BGrant of injunction, etc., by civil courts.
- S. 13Presumption as to orders.
- S. 14Burden of proof in certain cases.
- S. 15Protection of action taken under Act.
- S. 15AProsecution of public servants.
- S. 16Repeals and savings.