Vidhi Codex

Bare Act

The Gujarat Essential Commodities and Cattle (Control) Act, 2005

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This Gujarat specific law empowers the state government to regulate the production, supply, and trade of essential food commodities and livestock. Authorities are given the power to control prices, dictate farming practices, and force the sale of stock when necessary to ensure fair availability for citizens and prevent hoarding. The legislation aims to protect consumers by maintaining adequate stock levels and fair prices while simultaneously ensuring the welfare and equitable distribution of cattle. Any person who violates these government orders faces serious consequences, including rigorous imprisonment for up to two years and fines.

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  1. 1. Short title extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Powers to control production supply distribution etc. of essential commodities and cattle
  4. 4. Delegation of powers
  5. 5. Power to issue notifications orders etc
  6. 6. Penalty
  7. 7. Offences by companies
  8. 8. Cognizance of offences
  9. 9. Power to arrest without warrant
  10. 10. Protection of action taken in good faith
  11. 11. Power to make rules
  12. 12. Power to exempt
  13. 13. Repeal and saving

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