The Odisha Essential Articles Control and Requisitioning (Temporary Powers) Act, 1955
The Odisha Essential Articles Control and Requisitioning (Temporary Powers) Act, 1955
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This law grants the Orissa government temporary powers to control the production, processing, supply, distribution, and prices of essential goods. It applies to the entire state and remains in effect until January 26, 1963. The government can regulate trade, issue licenses, and requisition property to ensure these items are available to the public at fair prices. This measure was enacted to manage shortages and protect public interests by preventing hoarding and ensuring equitable distribution of critical resources during a specific period of need.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent, commencement and duration
- 2. Definations
- 3. Power to control production, processing, supply, distribution, transport and prices of essential articles
- 4. Power of requisitioning and aquisition
- 5. Payment of compensation
- 6. Release from requisition
- 7. Delegation of power
- 8. Effect of orders in consistent with other enactment
- 9. Mode of publication
- 10. Penalties
- 11. Abbetment and assistance of contravensions
- 12. Offences by corporations
- 13. Cognizance of offences
- 14. Burden of proof
- 15. Savings to orders
- 16. Protection of action taken under this Act
- 17. Power to make rules
- 18. Savings
- Schedule. Schedule
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