Special provision regarding fine
Section 12 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 deals with special provision regarding fine. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 29 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), it shall be lawful for any Metropolitan Magistrate, or any Judicial Magistrate of the first class specially empowered by the State Government in this behalf, to pass a sentence of fine exceeding fiv The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1955.
1[12. Special provision regarding fine.--Notwithstanding anything contained in section 29 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), it shall be lawful for any Metropolitan Magistrate, or any Judicial Magistrate of the first class specially empowered by the State Government in this behalf, to pass a sentence of fine exceeding five thousand rupees on any person convicted of contravening any order made under section 3.]
Section 12, The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (Act 10 of 1955).
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Questions about Section 12
What does Section 12 of the Essential Commodities Act deal with?
Section 12 of the Essential Commodities Act is headed "Special provision regarding fine". [12. Special provision regarding fine.--Notwithstanding anything contained in section 29 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), it shall be lawful for any Metropolitan Magistrate, or any Judicial Magistrate of the first class specially empowered by the State Government in this behalf,
How do I find court cases under Section 12 of the Essential Commodities Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Essential Commodities Act 12, section 12 Essential Commodities Act, section 12 of the Essential Commodities Act. People searching for it also type 12a essential commodities act and section 12 of essential commodities act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 12 of the Essential Commodities Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 3 (Powers to control production, supply, distribution, etc., of essential commodities), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 12 of the Essential Commodities Act come into force?
Section 12 of the Essential Commodities Act, cited as Essential Commodities Act 12, came into force on 01 Apr 1955, having been enacted on 01 Apr 1955. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 3. Powers to control production, supply, distribution, etc., of essential commodities3328 words
- 12A. Power to try summarily760 words
- 7A. Power of Central Government to recover certain amounts as arrears of land revenue565 words
- 6A. Confiscation of essential commodity530 words
- 7. Penalties524 words
- 2. Definitions416 words
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