Under the Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act, 2020, the Schedule contains a list of essential commodities/items that are regulated to prevent illegal hoarding and artificial shortages. The Schedule mentions 41 elements (items) that fall under the scope of the Act. These items include essential goods whose availability and pricing are important for public welfare. The purpose of maintaining this Schedule is to allow the government to monitor, control, and take action against unlawful hoarding of specified commodities.
How many elements are mentioned in the Schedule of the Hoarding Act?
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