Essential Commodities Act (Act No. 10 of 1955). Country/Territory India Document type Legislation Date 1955 (1986) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Cultivated plants Keyword Animal feed/feedstuffs Agricultural commodities International trade Internal trade Geographical area Asia, Southern Asia Abstract The Act grants power to the Central Government to regulate or restrict the production, supply, and distribution of commodities and the trade therein. The Government shall make an Order for this purpose if it holds that regulation of the essential commodity is required for reasons of regular supply at fair prices or for military purpose (sect. 3). "Essential commodities" are defined in section 2 and include cattle fodder, cotton, foodstuffs, food crops, and sugar. Section 6A grants powers to the Full text English Website www.indiacode.nic.in References - Legislation Implemented by Fertiliser (Control) Fourth Amendment Order, 2013. Legislation | India | 2013 Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Karnataka Essential Commodities (Public Distribution System) Control Order, 1992. Legislation | India | 1992 Keyword: Right to food, Food quality control/food safety, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Procedural matters Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fertiliser (Control) Third Amendment Order, 2013. Legislation | India | 2013 Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant protection, Internal trade, International trade, Registration, Royalties/fees, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Notification notifying certain seeds to be essential commodities for the purposes of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955). Legislation | India | 1983 Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Internal trade, Agricultural commodities, Crops/grasses Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985. Legislation | India | 1985 Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant protection, Agricultural commodities, Authorization/permit, Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Registration, Royalties/fees Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Milk and Milk Product Order, 1992. Legislation | India | 1992 (2002) Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Institution, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Internal trade, Offences/penalties, Packaging/labelling Source: FAO, FAOLEX Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2006 (Act No. 54 of 2006). Legislation | India | 2006 Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Fertilizers/nutrients Source: FAO, FAOLEX