Power to stop unauthorised development

In force Act 21 of 1975 As on 29 Oct 2026

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Act 21 of 1975

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Section 53 of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Town and Country Planning Act, 1974 deals with power to stop unauthorised development. Where any development or change of use of land is being carried out in any manner specified in clauses (a) to (f) of sub-section (1) of section 51, but has not been completed, the Planning and Development Authority may serve on the owner and the person carrying out the development or change a notice

(1) Where any development or change of use of land is being carried out in any manner specified in clauses (a) to (f) of sub-section (1) of section 51, but has not been completed, the Planning and Development Authority may serve on the owner and the person carrying out the development or change a notice requiring such development or change of use of land to be discontinued from the date of service of such notice.
(2) Where a notice has been served under sub-section (1) the person aggrieved by such notice may appeal to the 84[Prescribed Authority] and the provisions of sub-sections (5) and (6) of section 52 shall apply with such modifications as may be necessary.
(3) Any person, who continues to carry out the development of land, whether for himself or on behalf of the owner or any other person, even after a notice has been served under sub-section (1) shall be punishable with fine which may extend to 85[one lakh] rupees and when the non-compliance is a continuing one, with a further fine which may extend to 8%[one thousand] rupees for every day after the date of the service of the notice during which the non-compliance has continued or continues.
(4) If a notice under sub-section (1) is not complied with forthwith, the Planning and Development Authority or such officer of the Authority as may be authorised by it in this behalf may require any police officer to remove such person and all assistants and work men from the land and such police officer shall comply with such requisition.
(5) Where action had been taken by a police officer under sub-section (4), the Planning and Development Authority or the officer referred to in that sub-section shall take necessary steps to ensure that such development is not continued.
(6) Any expenses incurred by the Planning and Development Authority under sub-section (4) and sub-section (5) shall be paid by the person at whose instance such development is being continued or to whom notice under sub-section (1) was given and shall be recoverable from such person as an arrear of land revenue. 87[(7) An offence under this section shall be cognizable.] 81 Substituted the words for "ten thousand" by the (Adaptation of State Laws) Fourth Order, 2022. 82 Substituted the words for "five hundred" by the (Adaptation of State Laws) Fourth Order, 2022. 83 Inserted new "sub-section (8)" by the (Adaptation of State Laws) Fourth Order, 2022. 84 Substituted the word for "Board" by the (Adaptation of State Laws) Fourth Order, 2022. 85 Substituted the words for "ten thousand" by the (Adaptation of State Laws) Fourth Order, 2022. 86 Substituted the words for "five hundred" by the (Adaptation of State Laws) Fourth Order, 2022. 87 Inserted new "sub-section (7)" by the (Adaptation of State Laws) Fourth Order, 2022. Page 28
Section 53, The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Town and Country Planning Act, 1974 (Act 21 of 1975).

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Questions about Section 53

What does Section 53 of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Town and Country Planning Act deal with?

Section 53 of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Town and Country Planning Act is headed "Power to stop unauthorised development". Where any development or change of use of land is being carried out in any manner specified in clauses (a) to (f) of sub-section (1) of section 51, but has not been completed, the Planning and Development Authority may serve on the owner and the person carrying out the development or change a notice

How do I find court cases under Section 53 of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Town and Country Planning Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Town and Country Planning Act 53, section 53 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Town and Country Planning Act, section 53 of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Town and Country Planning Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 53 of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Town and Country Planning Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 51 (Penalty for unauthorised Development, etc), section 52 (Power to require removal of unauthorised development), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Town and Country Planning Act enacted?

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Town and Country Planning Act was enacted in 1975 as Act 21 of 1975. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

8. Functions and powers of 15[Prescribed Authority]1497 words
29. Preparation of Outline Development Plan1251 words
2. Definitions1232 words
52. Power to require removal of unauthorised development843 words
140. Power to make rules806 words
70. Determination of certain matters by the Planning and Development Authority784 words

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