The Essential Commodities Act, 1955
maharashtra · 1955
- S. 1Subs
- S. 2Ins
- S. 2AEssential commodities declaration, etc
- S. 3The existing Explanation numbered as Explanation I by Act 35 of 2010, s
- S. 4Ins
- 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, ete
- 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. 8Ins
- S. 9False statement
- S. 10Offences by companies
- S. 10AOffences to be cognizable
- S. 10BPower of court to publish name, place of business, etc
- 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
- 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
- S. 110AOffences to be cognizable