The Essential Commodities Act, 1955

This edition of The Essential Commodities Act, 1955, updated with all amendments up to date, serves as an authoritative and dependable bare act reference for students, legal professionals, policymakers, and practitioners involved in regulatory, commercial, and public distribution law. The book presents the statutory text of the Act as enacted by Parliament, incorporating amendments introduced by the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020 (Act 22 of 2020, dated 26-9-2020, w.e.f. 5-6-2020), ensuring full alignment with the current legislative framework.

The publication contains the complete and updated text of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, along with allied legislations and rules that govern control, production, supply, distribution, and pricing of essential commodities in India. The text is reproduced without interpretation, making it ideal for examination use and precise legal reference, and includes short comments for ease of understanding.

The contents include:
• The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (Act 10 of 1955), as amended
• Essential Commodities (Special Provisions) Act, 1981
• Prevention of Blackmarketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980
• Amendments pursuant to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019
• Colliery Control Rules, 2004 (as amended up to GSR 546(E), dated 9-8-2021)
• Colliery Control Order, 2000

This edition is particularly useful for:
• Law students and candidates preparing for competitive and professional examinations
• Advocates and litigators dealing with matters relating to supply, pricing, and regulation of essential commodities
• Government officials, compliance officers, and policymakers
• Academicians and researchers requiring an updated statutory text

Published as a Bare Act with short comments, this 2026 edition delivers an accurate and up-to-date legislative resource, suitable for courtroom practice, academic study, and regulatory compliance, reflecting the law as it stands today.