Section 6A of ECA : Section 6A: Confiscation Of Essential Commodity

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a local trader is found to be hoarding large quantities of sugar, which is declared an essential commodity by the government due to a recent shortage. The authorities, acting under Section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, seize the stock of sugar from the trader's warehouse.

The seizure report is promptly submitted to the Collector of the district. Considering the urgency of the situation and without waiting for the prosecution to commence, the Collector examines the seized sugar. After inspection, the Collector determines that the trader violated the stock limit order issued under Section 3.

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