Central Act
The Essential Commodities Act, 1955
An Act to provide, in the interest of the general public, for the control of the production, supply and distribution of, and trade and commerce, in certain commodities.
| Act number | 10 of 1955 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1955-04-01 |
| In force from | 1955-04-01 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution |
| Department | Department of Consumer Affairs |
| Sections | 29 |
| Schedules | 2 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
- The Consumer Protection Act, 2019
- The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
- The National Food Security Act, 2013
- The Legal Metrology Act, 2009
- The Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007
- The Sugar Development Fund Act, 1982
- The Prevention of Blackmarketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980
- The Warehousing Corporations (Supplementary) Act, 1965
Questions this page answers
When did the The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 come into force?
It came into force on 1955-04-01, having been enacted on 1955-04-01.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (Department of Consumer Affairs).
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