Whether a Special Court, constituted under S. 12-A of the Essential Commodities Act, as amended in the year 1981, is empowered to exercise powers ... supply of the Essential Commodities and was similar to the earlier pre-constitution law viz., the Essential Supplies (Temporary Powers) Act, 1946. The Amending Act
Order, 1979, punishable under Section 7(I)(a)(ii) of the Essential Commodities Act 1935. It was contended by the accused that under Section 12AA ... Essential Commodities Act as amended by Act 18 of 1981, the complaint must be filed by the police only and only then the Court
offence punishable under Section 3 read with Section 7 of Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (hereinafter referred to as the 'Act').
2. The prosecution
Bengal Kerosene Control Order, 1968 framed under Section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 the Sub-Divisional Controller, Food and Supplies, Contai filed ... Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (hereinafter referred to as the 'Act'), as amended by the Essential Commodities (Special Provision) Act, 1981 (hereinafter referred
