HPMC Act 240Chapter XIII · Procedure, Power of Entry and Inspection

Section 240 · Penalty for obstruction

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- Any person wilfully obstructing the municipality or any employee of the municipality or any person authorised by the municipality, in exercise of the powers conferred by this Act, shall be punishable with a fine which shall not be less than twenty five rupees and more than two hundred rupees.

The offence at a glance

Fine
₹200
Cognizable
Non-cognizable
Bailable
Bailable
Triable by
Any Magistrate
  • Non-cognizable — Police cannot investigate without a Magistrate's order
  • Bailable — Bail is your right — it can be granted at the police station

Derived from the First Schedule Part II rule — not listed section by section

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