The Essential Commodities Act, 1957

( ACT NO. III OF 1957 )

[ 6th March, 1957 ]
An Act to provide for price control and regulation of trade and commerce 1[between different areas in Bangladesh in respect of certain commodities].

 
 
 
WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for price control and regulation of trade and commerce [between different areas in Bangladesh] in respect of certain commodities;
 
 
 
 
It is hereby enacted as follows:-
 
 
 

CONTENTS

SECTIONS

1. Short title, extent and commencement

2. Definitions

3. Power to make orders, etc.

4. [Omitted.]

4A. Delegation of powers by Government

5. Effect of orders inconsistent with other enactments

6. Penalties

7. Attempts and abetments

8. Offences by Corporations

9. False statements

10. Cognizance of offences

11. Powers to try offences summarily

12. Special provision regarding fines

13. Presumption as to order

14. Burden of proof in certain cases

15. Protection of action taken under the Act

16. [Repealed]

Schedule

SCHEDULE