Whoever, without the permission in writing of the Chief Executive Officer, digs up the surface of any open space in the cantonment, which is not private property, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to two thousand five hundred rupees and in the case of a continuing offence, with an additional fine which may extend to five hundred rupees for every day after the first during which the offence continues.
Section 263: Digging of public land.
The Cantonments Act, 2006Central Act · Act 41 of 2006
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Cantonments Act, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Section | 263 |
| Marginal note | Digging of public land. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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