MMCNPIT Act 194Chapter XII · Control Over Buildings
Section 194 · Building for human habitation not to be used as godown, etc. and vice versa
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(1)
No person shall without the written permission of the Chief Officer or otherwise than in conformity with the terms of such permission, -(i)
use or permit to be used any building or part thereof originally constructed or authorised to be used for human habitation as a godown, warehouse, workshop, workplace, factory, stable, or a motor garage; or(ii)
use or permit to be used any human habitation any part of a building not originally constructed or authorised to be used for that purpose.(2)
If any person contravenes any provision of sub-section (1), he shall, on conviction, be punished with fine which may extend to [five thousand rupees] [These words were substituted for the words 'five hundred rupees' by Maharashtra 1 of 2011, Section 11(1), (w.e.f. 14-1-2011).], and in the case of continuing contravention with further fine which may extend to [one hundred rupees] [These words were substituted for the words 'ten rupees' by Maharashtra 1 of 2011, Section 11(2), (w.e.f. 14-1-2011).] for every day after the first during which such contravention continues.The offence at a glance
- Fine
- ₹5,000
- 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
Sub-sections of this section carry different penalties; the maximum is shown.
Derived from the First Schedule Part II rule — not listed section by section
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