Section 6E of The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 — Bar of jurisdiction in certain cases
Bare section text
Official Legislative Text
Whenever any essential commodity is seized in pursuance of an order made under section 3 in relation thereto, or any package, covering or receptacle in which such essential commodity is found, or any animal, vehicle, vessel or other conveyance used in carrying such essential commodity is seized pending confiscation under section 6A, the Collector, or, as the case may be, the State Government concerned under section 6C shall have, and, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any other law for the time being in force, any court, tribunal or other authority shall not have, jurisdiction to make orders with regard to the possession, delivery, disposal, release or distribution of such essential commodity, package, covering, receptacle, animal, vehicle, vessel or other conveyance.
Educational Study Layer
Summary
- This section blocks other courts, tribunals, or authorities from making orders about seized items.
- It applies when essential commodities, packaging, or transport animals and vehicles are seized under an order.
- The seizure must be pending confiscation under Section 6A of the law, which means the government taking ownership because of a violation.
- Only the Collector or the concerned State Government has the power to make orders about these seized items.
- This exclusive power covers the possession, delivery, disposal, release, or distribution of everything seized.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a local civil court order the release of a vehicle seized under the Essential Commodities Act according to Section 6E?
No. Section 6E of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, clearly states that no court, tribunal, or other authority has the jurisdiction to order the release or delivery of any seized vehicle pending confiscation.
2. Which authorities have the exclusive power to decide what happens to seized items under Section 6E of the Essential Commodities Act?
Under Section 6E of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, only the Collector or the concerned State Government has the exclusive power to make orders about the possession, delivery, disposal, release, or distribution of seized items.
3. Does the jurisdictional bar in Section 6E of the Essential Commodities Act apply to packaging materials?
Yes. Section 6E of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, applies to any package, covering, or receptacle in which the seized essential commodity is found, as well as the commodity itself and the vehicle or animal used to carry it.
4. What specific actions are courts barred from ordering under Section 6E of the Essential Commodities Act?
Under Section 6E of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, courts are barred from making any orders regarding the possession, delivery, disposal, release, or distribution of the seized commodities or transport conveyances.
Practice Quiz
Q1.Under Section 6E of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, which of the following is completely barred from making orders about seized transport vehicles pending confiscation?
Q2.Under Section 6E of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, the exclusive authority over the delivery, disposal, release, or distribution of seized items is given to whom?
Q3.Under Section 6E of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, the jurisdictional bar applies when property is seized pending confiscation under which section?
Q4.What types of property are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Collector or State Government under Section 6E of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955?