The Prevention of Blackmarketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act `1980
An Act to provide for detention in certain cases for the purpose of prevention of blackmarketing and maintenance of supplies of commodities essential to the community and for matters connected therewith.1980
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1Short title, extent and commencement2Definitions3Power to make orders detaining certain persons4Execution of detention orders5Power to regulate place and conditions of detention6Detention orders not to be invalid or inoperative on certain grounds7Powers in relation to absconding persons8Grounds of order of detention to be disclosed to person affected by the order9Constitution of Advisory Boards10Reference to Advisory Boards11Procedure of Advisory Boards12Action upon the report of Advisory Board13Maximum period of detention14Revocation of detention orders15Temporary release of persons detained16Protection of action taken in good faith17Repeal and saving