The Essential Commodities Act 1957 Preamble 1. Short title extent and commencement 2. Definition 3. Power to make orders, etc. 4. Delegation of powers 4-A. Delegation of powers by Provincial Government 5. Effect of orders inconsistent with other enactment 6. Penalties 7. Attempts and abetment 8. Offences by Corporations 9. False s...