Powers of Controller to control production, supply and distribution of jute goods

(1) Subject to the control of the State Government, the Controller, so far as it appears to him to be necessary or expedient for regulating, maintaining or increasing the production, supply or distribution of jute goods, may, by order in writing- (a) require any person holding a stock of jute goods to sell the whole or a specified part thereof at such prices and to such person (including the Central or State Government) or in such circumstances as may be specified in the order; (b) require any person engaged in the production of jute goods to comply with such directions as may be specified in the order as to the type, quality or quantity of the jute goods to be produced or delivered by him from time to time. (2) Any person to whom an order is issued under sub-section (1) shall comply with such order, notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any enactment or in any contract or other instrument to which he is a party.