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The Essential Commodities (Special Provisions And Rajasthan Amendment) Act, 2020

The Essential Commodities (Special Provisions And Rajasthan Amendment) Act, 2020

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This Act amends the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 to give the Rajasthan State Government the power to regulate the production, supply, and distribution of essential goods. It specifically allows the state to impose stock limits and control prices during extraordinary circumstances like famine, price spikes, or natural disasters. The legislation applies to the whole of Rajasthan and empowers the state government to issue necessary directions to authorities to ensure these measures are implemented effectively. This is important because it ensures the state can act swiftly to maintain food security and stabilize markets during crises, overriding other laws to prioritize public welfare.

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  1. 2. Definitions.
  2. 3. Amendment of section 1, Central Act No. 22 of 2020.
  3. 4. Amendment of section 3, Central Act No. 10 of 1955.
  4. 5. Power of State Government to give directions.
  5. 6. Overriding effect.
  6. 7. Power to make rules.

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