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Essential Supplies (Temporary Powers) Act, 1946

Central · 1946

Chapter Section 1

  • S. 1Short title extent and duration.--

Chapter Section 2

  • S. 2Definitions.--

Chapter Section 3

  • S. 3Powers to control production, supply distribution, etc. of essential commodities.--

Chapter Section 4

  • S. 4Delegation of powers.--

Chapter Section 5

  • S. 5Power to issue directions to Provinces.--

Chapter Section 6

  • S. 6Effect of orders inconsistent with ether enactment.--

Chapter Section 7

  • S. 7Penalties.--

Chapter Section 8

  • S. 8Attempts and abetments.--

Chapter Section 9

  • S. 9Offences by portions.--

Chapter Section 10

  • S. 10False statements.--

Chapter Section 11

  • S. 11Cognizance of offence and XLV of 1898.--

Chapter Section 12

  • S. 12Power to try offence summarily and V of 1898.--

Chapter Section 13

  • S. 13Special provision regarding fines and V of 1898.--

Chapter Section 14

  • S. 14Presumption as to orders.--

Chapter Section 15

  • S. 15Burden of proof in certain cases.--

Chapter Section 16

  • S. 16Protection of action taken under the Act.--

Chapter Section 17

  • S. 17Repeal and saving and XVIII of 1946.--
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