The ODISHA ESSENTIAL ARTICLES CONTROL AND REQUISITIONING (TEMPORARY POWERS) ACT,1955
odisha · 1955
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- S. 1The Orissa Essential Articles Control and Requisitioning (Temporary Powers) Act, 1955 establishes temporary powers for controlling and requisitioning essential articles in Orissa.
- S. 2Section 2 empowers the State Government to regulate or prohibit production, supply, distribution, and transport of essential articles to ensure fair availability and prices.
- S. 4Section 4 grants the State Government power to requisition and acquire property for essential supplies and equitable distribution.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the compensation process for requisitioned or acquired property in Odisha, detailing arbitration and appeal procedures.
- S. 6Section 6 allows the State Government to release requisitioned property and delegate powers to lower authorities, subject to control.
- S. 8Section 8 ensures that orders made under this act override conflicting provisions in other laws.
- S. 9Section 9 outlines the methods for publishing and serving control orders under the Odisha Essential Articles Act.
- S. 10Section 10 imposes penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for contravening control orders under the Odisha Essential Articles Control and Requisitioning (Temporary Powers) Act, 1955.
- S. 11Section penalizes attempts to contravene or assist others in evading orders under the Act.
- S. 12Section 12 holds directors, managers, and officers of corporations liable for contravening control orders unless they prove lack of knowledge or due diligence.
- S. 13Section 13 states that only a written report from a public servant can initiate legal proceedings for offenses under this Act.
- S. 14Section 14 places the burden of proof on the accused to show they have necessary authority or permits for actions restricted by the Act.
- S. 15Section 15 prevents courts from restraining or interfering with orders under the Act, except for granting compensation, and protects actions taken in good faith.
- S. 18Section 18 validates and continues the 1950 and 1952 amendments to the Orissa Essential Articles Control Act, 1950.