Section 9, National Food Security Act, 2013 [S26-C7S]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 2 May 2013.

In National Food Security Act, 2013 [A11-GNT]. This text from 2 May 2013. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 9, National Food Security Act, 2013 [S26-C7S]. Machine: S26-C7S.

9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Food Authority may, by order in writing, direct any seller to take such measures in relation to the sale 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, National Food Security Act, 2013 [S26C0Q] (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, National Food Security Act, 2013 [S26C0Q] (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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