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Section 19, Essential Commodities Act, 1955 [S1D-1BQ]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 24 September 1955.

In Essential Commodities Act, 1955 [A10-EK9]. This text from 24 September 1955. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 19, Essential Commodities Act, 1955 [S1D-1BQ]. Machine: S1D-1BQ.

19. Prohibition of the sale of food without licence.—No person shall undertake the sale of food except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted under section 20: Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to the sale of food undertaken by or on behalf of the Central Government or a State Government.

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food: Section 2, Essential Commodities Act, 1955 [S1D0TM] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "food" means any substance, whether processed, partially processed or unprocessed, which is intended for human consumption

food: 8 more definitions.

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Section 19, Essential Commodities Act, 1955 [S1D-1BQ]