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TypeBare Act JurisdictionDelhi Government

The Essential Commodities Act, 1955

Complete Act - all sections

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https://sooperkanoon.com/act/681907

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The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 is Delhi state legislation published on SooperKanoon in full. Use this page to read the bare act and jump to judgments that cite it.

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Act Text

Section1 - Short title and extent.―
Section2 - Definitions.―In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,―
Section3 - Ins. by Act 92 of 1976, s. 2
Section4 - Omitted by Act 54 of 2006, s. 2
Section5 - Ins. by Act 36 of 1967, s. 2
Section6 - Subs. by the Adaptation of Laws
Section6B - Issue of show cause notice before confiscation of food grains, etc.―5[
Section6C - Appeal.―
Section6D - Award of confiscation not to interfere with other punishments.―The award of any confiscation under this Act by the
Section7 - Ins. by Act 54 of 2006, s. 3
Section8 - Subs. by Act 36 of 1967, s. 5, for “they are seized”
Section9 - False statement.―If any person,―
Section10 - Offences by companies.―
Section10C - Presumption of culpable mental state.―
Section11 - Cognizance of offences.―No Court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act except on a report in
Section14 - Burden of proof in certain cases.―Where a person is prosecuted for contravening any order made under section 3 which
Section15 - Protection of action taken under Act.―
Section16 - Repeals and savings.―

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