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The National Food Security Act

Section 42

In force Act 20 of 2013 As on 19 Oct 2026

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Act 20 of 2013

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Section 42 of the National Food Security Act. If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order, published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as appear to it to be necessary or expedient for removing the difficulty: Provided

(1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order, published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as appear to it to be necessary or expedient for removing the difficulty:

Provided that no order shall be made under this section after the expiry of two years from the date of commencement of this Act.

(2) Every order made under this section shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament.

Section 42, The National Food Security Act (Act 20 of 2013).

Questions about Section 42

How do I find court cases under Section 42 of the National Food Security 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: National Food Security Act 42, section 42 National Food Security Act, section 42 of the National Food Security Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the National Food Security Act enacted?

National Food Security Act was enacted in 2013 as Act 20 of 2013. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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