Rajasthan High Court Rules Drop-In Biofuel as Essential Commodity Under EC Act

The Rajasthan High Court held that "drop-in biofuel" qualifies as an essential commodity under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.

The Court made this determination while addressing a case involving seizure and the alleged illegal transportation of biofuel.

The court ruled that drop-in biofuel, being a petroleum product substitute and vital for energy security, falls within the scope of the Essential Commodities Act and the Rajasthan Petroleum Products (Licensing and Regulation of Supplies) Order, 2000.

The Court upheld the state government's regulatory actions and clarified that unauthorised sale or transport of such fuel is subject to legal scrutiny.  (M/s My Own Eco Energy Private Limited v UOI & Ors.)