The Food (Special Courts) Act, 1956 (East Pakistan Act)

( ACT NO. X Of 1956 )

[ 13th November, 1956 ]
An Act to provide for setting up of Courts for speedy trial of offences in relation to foodstuffs. 1

 
 
 
WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for setting up of Courts for speedy trial of offences in relation to foodstuffs;
 
 
 
 
It is hereby enacted as follows:-
 
 
 

CONTENTS

SECTIONS

1.Short title, extent and commencement

2.Definitions

3.Offences under the Ordinance

4.Appointment of Special Magistrates

5.Cognizance of offences by Special Magistrates

6.Penalties

7.Procedure for trials

8.Inconsistency with other laws

9.[Repealed]