An order made under section 3 may confer powers and impose duties upon the Central Government or the State Government or officers and authorities of Central Government or State Government, and may contain directions to any State Government or to officers and authorities thereof as to the exercise of any such powers or the discharge of any such duties.
Section 4: Imposition of duties on State Governments, etc.
The Essential Commodities Act, 1955Central Act · Act 10 of 1955
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 |
|---|---|
| Section | 4 |
| Marginal note | Imposition of duties on State Governments, etc. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Judgments citing it | 1 |
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