Power to seal unauthorised development
Section 31A of the Delhi Development Act, 1957 deals with power to seal unauthorised development. It shall be lawful for the Authority or the competent authority, as the case may be, at any time, before or after making an order for the removal or discontinuance of any development under section 30 or section 31, to make an order directing the sealing of such development in the manner prescribed b The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1957.
3[31A. Power to seal unauthorised development.--(1) It shall be lawful for the Authority or the competent authority, as the case may be, at any time, before or after making an order for the removal or discontinuance of any development under section 30 or section 31, to make an order directing the sealing of such development in the manner prescribed by rules, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act, or for preventing any dispute as to the nature and extent of such development.
(2) Where any development has been sealed, the Authority or the competent authority, as the case may be, may, for the purpose of removing or discontinuing such development order the seal to be removed.
(3) No person shall remove such seal except--
(a) under an order made by the Authority or the competent authority under sub-section (2); or
(b) under an order of the Appellate Tribunal or the 1[Lieutenant Governor] of the 2[National Capital Territory of Delhi], made in an appeal under this Act.]
Section 31A, The Delhi Development Act, 1957 (Act 61 of 1957).
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Questions about Section 31A
What does Section 31A of the Delhi Development Act deal with?
Section 31A of the Delhi Development Act is headed "Power to seal unauthorised development". [31A. Power to seal unauthorised development.--(1) It shall be lawful for the Authority or the competent authority, as the case may be, at any time, before or after making an order for the removal or discontinuance of any development under section 30 or section 31, to make an order directing the sea
How do I find court cases under Section 31A of the Delhi Development 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: Delhi Development Act 1957 31A, section 31A Delhi Development Act 1957, section 31A of the Delhi Development 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 31A of the Delhi Development Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 30 (Order of demolition of building), section 31 (Power to stop development), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 3 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it. One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently Delhi Development Authority (Ceiling of Development) Rules, 1986 (1986).
When did Section 31A of the Delhi Development Act come into force?
Section 31A of the Delhi Development Act, cited as Delhi Development Act 1957 31A, came into force on 30 Dec 1957, having been enacted on 27 Dec 1957. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 31. Power to stop development778 words
- 3. The Delhi Development Authority632 words
- 56. Power to make rules617 words
- 30. Order of demolition of building596 words
- 43. Service of notices, etc557 words
- 60. Repeal, etc., and savings462 words
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