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The Prevention of Blackmarketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980

17 sections · As amended up to 2026-08

Sections

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2Definitions
  3. 3Power to make orders detaining certain persons
  4. 4Execution of detention orders
  5. 5Power to regulate place and conditions of detention
  6. 6Detention orders not to be invalid or inoperative on certain grounds
  7. 7Powers in relation to absconding persons
  8. 8Grounds of order of detention to be disclosed to person affected by the order
  9. 9Constitution of Advisory Boards
  10. 10Reference to Advisory Boards
  11. 11Procedure of Advisory Boards
  12. 12Action upon the report of Advisory Board
  13. 13Maximum period of detention
  14. 14Revocation of detention orders
  15. 15Temporary release of persons detained
  16. 16Protection of action taken in good faith
  17. 17Repeal and saving