Composition of offences
Section 34 of the Delhi Development Act, 1957 deals with composition of offences. Any offence made punishable by or under this Act may, either before or after the institution of proceedings, be compounded-- (i) in the case of an offence referred to in sub-section (2) of section 49, by the [Lieutenant Governor] of the [National Capital territory of Delhi] or any officer authorised The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1957.
1[(1) Any offence made punishable by or under this Act may, either before or after the institution of proceedings, be compounded--
(i) in the case of an offence referred to in sub-section (2) of section 49, by the 2[Lieutenant Governor] of the 3[National Capital territory of Delhi] or any officer authorised by him in this behalf by general or special order; and
(ii) in any other case, by the Authority or, as the case may be, the local authority concerned or any person authorised by the Authority or such local authority by general or special order in this behalf.]
(2) Where an offence has been compounded, the offender, if in custody shall be discharged and no further proceedings shall be taken against him in respect of the offence compounded.
Section 34, The Delhi Development Act, 1957 (Act 61 of 1957).
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Questions about Section 34
What does Section 34 of the Delhi Development Act deal with?
Section 34 of the Delhi Development Act is headed "Composition of offences". Any offence made punishable by or under this Act may, either before or after the institution of proceedings, be compounded-- (i) in the case of an offence referred to in sub-section (2) of section 49, by the [Lieutenant Governor] of the [National Capital territory of Delhi] or any officer authorised
How do I find court cases under Section 34 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 34, section 34 Delhi Development Act 1957, section 34 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 34 of the Delhi Development Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 49 (Sanction of prosecution), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 34 of the Delhi Development Act come into force?
Section 34 of the Delhi Development Act, cited as Delhi Development Act 1957 34, 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
Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 16 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.