# The Essential Commodities Act, 1955, Section 1: Short title and extent

- Act: The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (Act 10 of 1955)
- In force from: 1955-04-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/essential-commodities-act-1955/section/1/

## Text

(1) This Act may be called the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. (2) It extends to the whole of India 1***.

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