Section 2: Definitions. In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,

Plain-Language Summary

A general explanation to aid understanding. The official statutory text appears below.

This section defines the following terms used in The Karachi Essential Articles (Price Control and Antl-Hoarding) Act, 1953: • Commissioner — the Commissioner of the Karachi Division ;] • essential article — any article, other than an “essential commodity” within the meaning of section 2 of the Essential Supplies (Temporary Powers) Act, 1946 (XXIV of 1946), which the 4[Commissioner] may, from time 1 For Statement of Objects and Reasons, see Gaz. of P., 1953, Pt. IX, p. 131. 2 Subs. by A.O., 1964, Art. 2 and Sch., for “Federal Territory of Karachi” which had been subs. by the Repealing and Amending Ordinance, 1961 (1 of 1961), s. 3, and 2nd Sch, for “Capital of the Federation”. 3 Subs. ibid., for clause (a) which had been subs. by the Repealing and Amending Ordinance, 1961 (1 of 1961), s. 3 and 2nd Sch., for the original clause (a) . 4 Subs. ibid., for “Agent” which had been subs. by Ordinance 1 of 1961. s. 3 and 2nd Sch., for “Chief Commissioner”. to time, declare by notification, to be an article to which the provisions of this Act shall apply ; • notification — a notification published in the official Gazette ; • prescribed — prescribed by rules made under this Act ; • retailer — a trader who sells any essential article directly to a consumer ; • trader — any person engaged in the pur chases, sale, or storage for sale of any essential article ; • wholesaler — a trader other than a retailer This is the official statutory text, shown as written — it is not a paraphrase or a legal opinion. Consult a verified lawyer to see how it applies to your specific situation.

2. Definitions. In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,___ 3[(a) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of the Karachi Division ;] (b) “essential article” means any article, other than an “essential commodity” within the meaning of section 2 of the Essential Supplies (Temporary Powers) Act, 1946 (XXIV of 1946), which the 4[Commissioner] may, from time 1 For Statement of Objects and Reasons, see Gaz. of P., 1953, Pt. IX, p. 131. 2 Subs. by A.O., 1964, Art. 2 and Sch., for “Federal Territory of Karachi” which had been subs. by the Repealing and Amending Ordinance, 1961 (1 of 1961), s. 3, and 2nd Sch, for “Capital of the Federation”. 3 Subs. ibid., for clause (a) which had been subs. by the Repealing and Amending Ordinance, 1961 (1 of 1961), s. 3 and 2nd Sch., for the original clause (a) . 4 Subs. ibid., for “Agent” which had been subs. by Ordinance 1 of 1961. s. 3 and 2nd Sch., for “Chief Commissioner”. to time, declare by notification, to be an article to which the provisions of this Act shall apply ; (c) “notification” means a notification published in the official Gazette ; (d) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act ; (e) “retailer” means a trader who sells any essential article directly to a consumer ; (f) “trader” means any person engaged in the pur chases, sale, or storage for sale of any essential article ; (g) “wholesaler” means a trader other than a retailer

Effective date: 1953-01-01

Related sections