The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 12th Edition 2025

The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 is a foundational legislation enacted to safeguard public interest by regulating the production, supply, distribution, and pricing of essential commodities in India. The Act grants extensive powers to the Central and State Governments to issue control orders aimed at preventing hoarding, black marketing, and artificial scarcity of essential goods.

This book provides the complete statutory text of the Act in a clear and structured format, making it an indispensable reference for legal practitioners, enforcement agencies, and policy professionals. It covers critical provisions relating to price control, licensing, search and seizure, confiscation, and penalties for violations. The Act’s role in prosecuting economic offences and maintaining market stability is comprehensively addressed.

Widely relied upon in criminal prosecutions and regulatory enforcement, the book is also highly relevant for students studying economic laws, administrative law, and consumer protection frameworks. Its precise presentation ensures easy navigation and practical usability for both litigation and compliance-related work.