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Essential Commodities Act (Act No. 10 of 1955).

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Legislation
Date
1955 (1986)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Agricultural commodities Consumer protection Internal trade Animal feed/feedstuffs International trade
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, 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 Collector to confiscate essential commodities. Appeal against such confiscation may be initiated with the judicial authority appointed by the State Government. Various other provisions deal with offences and legal proceedings.

Full text
English
Website
www.indiacode.nic.in

References - Legislation

Implemented by

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, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fertiliser (Control) Fourth Amendment Order, 2013.

Legislation | India | 2013

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Plant production

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, Plant production

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, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Karnataka Essential Commodities (Public Distribution System) Control Order, 1992.

Legislation | India | 1992

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Procedural matters, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2006 (Act No. 54 of 2006).

Legislation | India | 2006

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.

Legislation | India | 2020

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Consumer protection, Internal trade, Animal feed/feedstuffs, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX