Section 30, Prevention of Blackmarketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980 [S1R-86N]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 24 July 1981 by S.O. 2107(E) [N12-147].
30. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Food Authority may, by order in writing, direct any importer of food to take such measures in relation to the import of food as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.
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food: Section 2, Prevention of Blackmarketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980 [S1R7AM] (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, Prevention of Blackmarketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980 [S1R7AM] (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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