THE EAST SUPPLIES ACT aos" PRICES
The East Punjab control of Bricks Supplies Act, 1949
General194913 sections
This Act regulates the production, storage, and sale of bricks in Chandigarh. It applies to anyone who deals in bricks, owns kilns, or manufactures them. The Central Government can issue orders to control supply, distribution, and prices to ensure bricks are available at reasonable rates. The law requires dealers to keep detailed records and allows authorities to search premises and seize stock if they suspect violations. Anyone who breaks these rules or provides false information can face imprisonment for up to three years or a fine, making it a strict measure to manage the brick supply market effectively.
- 1. Short title and extent
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Powers to control supply, distribution or consumption of bricks
- 4. Delegation of Powers
- 5. Effect of orders inconsistent with other enactments
- 6. Penalties
- 7. Attempts and abetments
- 8. Offences by corporations
- 9. False statement
- 10. Cognizance of offence
- 11. Powers to try offences summarily
- 12. Presumption as to orders
- 13. Protection of action taken under this Act
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