Under the Explanation to Section 3(1) of the Prevention of Black-marketing and Maintenance of Supplies…
Clause (a) of the Explanation to s.3(1) treats committing "any offence punishable under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955" as acting in a manner prejudicial to the…
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Under the Explanation to Section 3(1) of the Prevention of Black-marketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980, committing an offence punishable under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 amounts to:
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Correct answer B
Clause (a) of the Explanation to s.3(1) treats committing "any offence punishable under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955" as acting in a manner prejudicial to the maintenance of essential supplies. Such conduct is therefore a ground for detention, not a mere contractual, civil or administrative matter.