Section11
The Durgapur ( Development And Control Of Building Operations ) Act, 1958

Section 11

In force Act 27 of 1958 As on 16 Oct 2026

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Act 27 of 1958 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 11 of the Durgapur ( Development And Control Of Building Operations ) Act, 1958. 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 rupeee.

(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 rupeee. Penalty, jurisdiction and previous sanction.

(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 ssction 9 shall be punishable with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees.

(3) No Court inferior to thet 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 ehall be instituted except with the previous sanction of the State Government or an officer authorised by the State Government in this behalf.

Section 11, The Durgapur ( Development And Control Of Building Operations ) Act, 1958 (Act 27 of 1958).

Cross-references

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This section refers to

  1. s. 5
  2. s. 7

Referred to by 1

  1. s. 10

Questions about Section 11

How do I find court cases under Section 11 of the Durgapur ( Development And Control Of Building Operations ) 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: Durgapur ( Development And Control Of Building Operations ) Act 11, section 11 Durgapur ( Development And Control Of Building Operations ) Act, section 11 of the Durgapur ( Development And Control Of Building Operations ) 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 11 of the Durgapur ( Development And Control Of Building Operations ) Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 5, section 7, so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was the Durgapur ( Development And Control Of Building Operations ) Act enacted?

Durgapur ( Development And Control Of Building Operations ) Act was enacted in 1958 as Act 27 of 1958. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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