Section 13: Maximum period of detention

Q: What does Section 13 of The Essential Commodities Act — Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985 (ECA) deal with?

Section 13 ECA pertains to "Maximum period of detention". It is part of the The Essential Commodities Act — Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 13 of The Essential Commodities Act — Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985 (ECA) governs maximum period of detention. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 13 ECA still in force?

Yes, Section 13 of the The Essential Commodities Act — Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 13 ECA?

धारा 13 ECA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 13 of the The Essential Commodities Act — Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985. Section 13 of The Essential Commodities Act — Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985 (ECA) governs maximum period of detention. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 13 ECA?

Dhara 13 ECA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 13 of the The Essential Commodities Act — Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 13 of The Essential Commodities Act — Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985 (ECA) governs maximum period of detention. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 13 of The Essential Commodities Act — Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985?

Cite as: "Section 13, The Essential Commodities Act — Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985 (ECA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Essential Commodities Act — Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985, 1985, § 13 (India).

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The Essential Commodities Act — Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 13

Maximum period of detention

- The maximum period for which any person may be detained, in pursuance of any detention order made under this Act which has been confirmed under section 12, shall be twelve months from the date of detention.