Section 10A
Offences to be cognizable.
The Essential Commodities Act, 1955
About this Act
An Act to provide, in the interest of the general public, for the control of the production, supply and distribution of, and trade and commerce, in certain commodities.
1[10A. Offences to be cognizable.--Notwithstanding anything contained in 2[the Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974)] every offence punishable under this Act shall be
"cognizable 3
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Notes
1. Ins. by Act 36 of 1967, s. 9 (w.e.f. 30-12-1967).
2. Subs. by Act 30 of 1974, s. 7, for "the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (5 of 1898)" (w.e.f. 22-6-1974).
3. The words "and bailable" omitted by s. 7, ibid. (w.e.f. 22-6-1974).
2. Subs. by Act 30 of 1974, s. 7, for "the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (5 of 1898)" (w.e.f. 22-6-1974).
3. The words "and bailable" omitted by s. 7, ibid. (w.e.f. 22-6-1974).