Section 46, Essential Commodities Act, 1955 [S1D-261]

As at 6 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 46, Essential Commodities Act, 1955 [S1D-261]. Machine: S1D-261.

46. Protection of action taken in good faith.—No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Central Government, the Food Authority or any officer of the Central Government or of the Food Authority for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act or the rules made thereunder.

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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