

The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 is a key economic legislation enacted to regulate the production, supply, distribution, and pricing of essential commodities in order to ensure their availability at fair prices and to prevent hoarding, black-marketing, and profiteering. This 2025 updated edition, published by Law & Justice Publishing Co., presents the Bare Act with comments, along with important allied statutes and State Amendments, offering a comprehensive understanding of commodity control laws in India.
The Act empowers the Central and State Governments to issue control orders in respect of essential commodities in the interest of the general public. This edition is fully updated with the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020 and the Farm Laws Repeal Act, 2021, reflecting the current legal position following recent policy and legislative changes.
In addition to the principal Act, the book includes the Essential Commodities (Special Provisions) Act, 1981 and the Prevention of Blackmarketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980, as amended by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. The inclusion of legally defined words and phrases enhances clarity and interpretative accuracy.
This volume serves as an essential reference for advocates, judicial officers, government authorities, law students, academicians, and professionals dealing with economic offences and regulatory compliance.
Key Highlights
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Bare Act with Comments
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Latest 2025 Edition
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Covers:
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The Essential Commodities Act, 1955
(Act 10 of 1955)
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Updated with:
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Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020
(Act 22 of 2020 – w.e.f. 05-06-2020) -
Farm Laws Repeal Act, 2021
(Act 40 of 2021 – w.e.f. 30-11-2021)
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Includes:
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State Amendments
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Essential Commodities (Special Provisions) Act, 1981
(Act 18 of 1981) -
Prevention of Blackmarketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980
(Act 7 of 1980 – as amended by Act 34 of 2019)
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Along with:
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Words and Phrases – Legally Defined
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Clear, concise, and practitioner-friendly presentation
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Ideal for economic offences practice, regulatory enforcement, and academic study
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