MMCNPIT Act 246Chapter XVII · Prevention And Control Of Dangerous Diseases

Section 246 · Penalty for contravention of provision relating to dangerous diseases

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(1)

Whoever knowingly contravenes any provision of sections 238, 239, 241, 242, 243 or 244 or clause (d) of section 245, or disobeys any order or requisition made under any of the aforesaid sections, or obstructs any officer of the Council or other person acting under the authority of the Council in carrying out executively any such order, shall, on conviction, be punished with fine which may extend to [two thousand rupees] [These words were substituted for the words 'two hundred rupees' by Maharashtra 1 of 2011, Section 29(1)(a), (w.e.f. 14-1-2011).], and in the case of continuing offence with further fine which may extend to [two hundred rupees] [These words were substituted for the words 'twenty rupees' by Maharashtra 1 of 2011, Section 29(1)(b), (w.e.f. 14-1-2011).] for every day after the first during which such contravention continues.

(2)

Whoever contravenes any provision of clauses (a), (b) or (c) of section 245 or disobeys any order or requisition made under any of the aforesaid clauses, or obstructs any officer of the Council or other person acting under the authority of the Council in carrying out executively any such order, shall, on conviction, be punished with fine which may extend to [ten thousand rupees] [These words were substituted for the words 'one thousand rupees' by Maharashtra 1 of 2011, Section 29(2)(a), (w.e.f. 14-1-2011).], and in the case of continuing offence with further fine which may extend to [five hundred rupees] [These words were substituted for the words 'fifty rupees' by Maharashtra 1 of 2011, Section 29(2)(b), (w.e.f. 14-1-2011).] for every day after the first during which such contravention continues.

The offence at a glance

Fine
₹10,000
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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