# The Essential Commodities Act, 1955, Section 5: Delegation of powers

- 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/5/

## Text

The Central Government may, by notified order, direct that 1[the power to make orders or issue notifications under section 3] shall, in relation to such matters and subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the direction, be exercisable also by-- (a) such officer or authority subordinate to the Central Government, or (b) such State Government or such officer or such authority subordinate to a State Government, as may be specified in the direction.

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