The Essential Commodities Act, 1955
Bare Act
12A Power to try summarily - (1) If the Central Government is of opinion that a situation has arisen where, in the interests of production, supply or distribution of any essential commodity not being an essential commodity referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (2) or trade or commerce therein and other relevant considerations, it is necessary that the contravention of any order made under section 3 in relation to such essential commodity should be tried summarily, the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify such order to be a special order for purposes of summary trial under this section, and every such notification shall be laid, as soon as… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
Simplified Act
Simplified Explanation of Section 12A of The Essential Commodities Act, 1955
12A Power to try summarily
(1) The Central Government can decide that to protect the production, supply, or distribut… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
Explanation using examples
Imagine a scenario where there is a sudden spike in the prices of edible oils in the market due to hoarding by some traders. The Central Government, in response to this situation an… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
