Section 7 in The Essential Commodities Act, 1955
7. Penalties. —
(1) If any person contravenes any order made under section 3,— (a) he shall
Section 3 in The Essential Commodities Act, 1955
3. Powers to control production, supply, distribution, etc., of essential commodities.—
(1) If the Central Government ... supplies of any essential commodity or for securing their equitable distribution and availability at fair prices, or for securing any essential commodity for the defence
Acts, namely :- (a) the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 ( 23 of 1940 ); (b) [ the [Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1973 ( 46 of 1973 )] [Substituted by Act ... Act, 1952 ( 19 of 1952 )]; (d) the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 ( 37 of 1954 ); (e) the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 ( 10 of 1955
Section 6A in The Essential Commodities Act, 1955
6A. Confiscation of essential commodity.—
(1) Where any essential commodity is seized in pursuance of an order ... order confiscation of— (a) the essential commodity so seized; (b) any package, covering or receptacle in which such essential commodity is found
Section 2 in The Essential Commodities Act, 1955
2. Definitions.—
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (ia) “Collector” includes an Additional Collector
Section 6 in The Essential Commodities Act, 1955
6. Effect of orders inconsistent with other enactments.—
Any order made under section 3 shall have effect
Section 6 in The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
6. Power to try summarily.
(1) Where a special Judge tries any offence specified ... section (1) of section 12-A of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 ( 10 of 1955 ) or of an order referred to in clause
Section 5 in The Essential Commodities Act, 1955
5. Delegation of powers.—
The Central Government may, by notified order, direct that the power to make
Section 10 in The Essential Commodities Act, 1955
10. Offences by companies.—
(1) If the person contravening an order made under section
Section 8 in The Essential Commodities Act, 1955
8. Attempts and abetment.—
Any person who attempts to contravene, or abets a contravention of, any order