Bare Act
The Essential Commodities (Maharashtra Amendment) Act, 1975
The Essential Commodities (Maharashtra Amendment) Act, 1975, modifies the central 1955 legislation specifically for the state of Maharashtra. Its primary purpose is to strengthen the government's ability to regulate the supply, distribution, and price of essential goods. It grants authorities, specifically the "Collector" or "Controller of Rationing," the power to procure essential commodities from producers and traders. Furthermore, it establishes a rigorous framework for the seizure and confiscation of goods, vehicles, or vessels involved in violating these regulations. For the ordinary citizen, this Act serves as a mechanism to prevent hoarding and ensure the equitable distribution of foodgrains and other necessities during shortages.
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Amendment of section 2 of Act 10 of 1955
- 3. Amendment of section 3 of Act X of 1955
- 4. Substitution of section
- 6. A. (1) Where any essential commodity is seized in pursuance of an order made under section 3 in relation thereto, a
- 7. Repeal of Mah. Ord. XIX of 1975 and saving
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