Essential Commodities Act, 1955 - (Bare Act)

1. Short title and extent

2. Definitions

3. Powers to control production, supply, distribution, etc., of essential commodities

4. Imposition of duties on State Government, etc.

5. Delegation of powers

6. Effect of orders inconsistent with other enactments

6-A. Confiscation of foodgrains, edible oilseeds and edible oils

6-B. Issue of show-cause notice before confication of essential commodity

6-C. Appeal

6-D. Award of confication not to interfere with other punishments

6-E. Bar of jurisdiction in certain cases

7. Penalties

7-A. Powers of Central Government to recover certain amounts as arrears of land revenue

8. Attempts and abetment

10. Offences by companies

10-A. Offences to be cognizable and bailable

10-B. Power of court to publish name, place of business, etc., of companies convicted under the Act

10-C. Presumption of culpable mental state

11. Cognizance of offences

12. Special provision regarding fine

12-A. Power to try summarily

12-B. Grant of injunction, etc., by civil courts

13. Presumption as to orders

14. Burden of Proof in certain cases

15. Protection of action taken under Act

15-A. Prosection of public servants

16. Repeals and savings