The Durgapur (Development And Control Of Building Operations) Act, 1958 11
Section 11 · Penalty, jurisdiction and previous sanction
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(1)
Any person who undertakes or carries out the development of any site or erects any building in contravention of the provisions of section 5 shall, without prejudice to any action that may be taken under section 7, be punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.(2)
Any person who, without lawful excuse, obstructs the Authority or person or officer, as the case may be, in the exercise of the powers conferred upon it or him, under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of section 9 shall be punishable with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees.(3)
No Court inferior to that of a magistrate of the first class shall try an offence punishable under this section.(4)
No prosecution for any offence punishable under this section shall be instituted except with the previous sanction of the State Government or an officer authorised by the State Government in this behalf.The offence at a glance
- Fine
- ₹1,000
- 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
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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