PTI Act 89Chapter IX · Chapter IX

Section 89 · Penalty for removing fence, etc., in street

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- It any person, without lawful authority -

(a)

removes any fence, or any timber used for propping or supporting any buildings, wall or other thing, or extinguishes any light set up at any place where the surface of a street or other ground has been opened or broken up by the trust for the purpose of carrying out any work, or

(b)

infringes any order given, or removes any bar, chain or post fixed by the trust for the purpose of closing any street to traffic,
he shall be punishable with fine which may extend to fifty rupees.

The offence at a glance

Fine
₹50
Cognizable
Non-cognizable
Bailable
Bailable
Compoundable
Not compoundable
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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