The Essential Commodities Act, 1955

The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 is a cornerstone legislation enacted to ensure the availability of essential goods at fair prices and to prevent hoarding, black marketing, and supply manipulation. This book presents the Act in a clear, structured, and authoritative manner, incorporating key provisions and enforcement mechanisms that govern economic regulation in India.

It comprehensively covers the powers of the Central and State Governments to control production, supply, storage, distribution, and pricing of notified essential commodities. The book explains offences, penalties, confiscation procedures, search and seizure powers, and special courts, making it especially valuable for understanding the criminal and regulatory dimensions of the Act.

Designed for lawyers, prosecutors, regulators, enforcement officers, and students, this book bridges statutory interpretation with real-world application. It is particularly useful for handling cases related to economic offences, consumer protection, and regulatory compliance. By offering clarity, precision, and practical relevance, this work stands as a dependable reference on one of India’s most significant regulatory statutes.