Subsection (1) of this section may be reproduced for ready reference: "6A Where any essential commodity is seized in pursuance of an order made under section 3 in relation thereto it shall be reported without any unreasonable delay to the Collector of the district in which such essential commodity is seized and the Collector may, if he thinks it expedient so to do, inspect or cause to be inspected such essential commodity, whether or not the prosecution is instituted for the contra vention of such order and the Collector, if satisfied that there has been a contravention of the order, may order confiscation of (a) the essential commodities so seized; (b) any package, covering or receptacle in which such essen tial commodity is found; and 992 (c) any animal, vehicle, vessel, or other conveyance used in carrying such essential commodity ;" Sub section (2) of the said section empowers the Collector to sell any essential commodity, if the same is subject to speedy and natural decay or it is otherwise expedient so to do in public interest, at the controlled price, if any, fixed therefore or by public auction if no such price is fixed.