Vidhi Codex

Bare Act

The Kerala Essential Articles Control Act, 1986

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This Act regulates essential articles in Kerala to control their production, supply, distribution, and pricing. It gives the government authority to impose licenses, price controls, and other restrictions on essential items to ensure fair availability and prevent hoarding. The law aims to maintain equitable supplies and access to these important goods at reasonable costs for residents of Kerala. Violations of this Act can lead to penalties and other legal consequences, helping to stabilize markets for essential goods.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Power to control production, supply distribution, etc., of essential articles
  4. 4. Delegation of powers
  5. 5. Notified order to be laid before the Legislative Assembly
  6. 6. Effect of orders inconsistent with other enactments
  7. 7. Penalties
  8. 8. Attempt and abetment
  9. 9. False statement
  10. 10. Offences by companies
  11. 11. Cognizance of offences
  12. 12. Presumption as to orders
  13. 13. Burden of proof
  14. 14. Protection of action taken in good faith
  15. 15. Validation
  16. 16. Saving
  17. 17. Repeal and saving

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