Section 44, Essential Commodities Act, 1955 [S1D-245]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 24 September 1955.
44. Appeal.—(1) Any person aggrieved by an order of the Food Authority under this Act may, within thirty days from the date on which the order is communicated to him, prefer an appeal to the Designated Officer in such form and accompanied by such fee as may be prescribed. (2) The appellate authority may, after giving the appellant an opportunity of being heard, confirm, modify or set aside the order appealed against. (3) No appeal shall lie under this section against an order made with the consent of the parties.
Defined terms in this text (2)
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.
Food Authority: Section 2, Essential Commodities Act, 1955 [S1D0TM] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Food Authority" means the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India established under section 4 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006)
Food Authority: 7 more definitions.
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Section 47, Essential Commodities Act, 1955 [S1D-273], 24 September 1955, Band A. "section 44".
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