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The Essential Commodities Act, 1955

Delegation of powers

In force From 01 Apr 1955 Act 10 of 1955 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 10 of 1955 Ministry Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Enacted 01 Apr 1955 In force 01 Apr 1955 Instruments 4

Section 5 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 deals with delegation of powers. The Central Government may, by notified order, direct that [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 subordi The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1955.

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.

Section 5, The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (Act 10 of 1955).

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This section refers to

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

Made under this section, and citing it

4 instruments state that it was made under this provision — the power to make it comes from here, so a change to any of them changes what this section requires in practice. Newest first.

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Questions about Section 5

What does Section 5 of the Essential Commodities Act deal with?

Section 5 of the Essential Commodities Act is headed "Delegation of powers". The Central Government may, by notified order, direct that [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 subordi

How do I find court cases under Section 5 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 5, section 5 Essential Commodities Act, section 5 of the Essential Commodities Act. People searching for it also type essential commodities act 1955 section 5. 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 5 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. The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there are 4: most recently Rajasthan Petroleum Product (Licensing and Control) (repeal) Order, 2021 (2021), then Amendment in the Chhattisgarh Scheduled Commodities Dealers (Licensing and Restriction of Hoarding) Order, 2009 (2018), and 2 more.

When did Section 5 of the Essential Commodities Act come into force?

Section 5 of the Essential Commodities Act, cited as Essential Commodities Act 5, 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.

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Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 18 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.