In force
The Essential Commodities Act, 1955
19 sections · As amended up to 2026-08
Sections
- 1The existing Explanation numbered as Explanation I by Act 35 of 2010, s. 2 (w.e.f. 1-10-2009)
- 2Explanation II ins. by s. 2, ibid . (w.e.f. 1-10-2009)
- 3Powers to control production, supply, distribution, etc., of essential commodities
- 4Imposition of duties on State Governments, etc
- 5Delegation of powers
- 6Effect of orders inconsistent with other enactments
- 6BIssue of show cause notice before confiscation of food grains, etc.―
- 6CAppeal.―
- 6DAward of confiscation not to interfere with other punishments
- 7Penalties
- 8Attempts and abetment
- 9False statement
- 10Offences by companies
- 10CPresumption of culpable mental state.―
- 11Cognizance of offences
- 13Presumption as to orders
- 14Burden of proof in certain cases
- 15Protection of action taken under Act
- 16Repeals and savings