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Section 24: Jurisdiction to try offences.

The Jammu and Kashmir Property Rights to Slum Dwellers Act, 2012Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 11 of 2012

(1) The offences under the Act shall be triable by the Judicial Magistrate having the jurisdiction in the area.

(2) No court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under the Act or any rules or regulations made thereunder, except upon a complaint in writing made by the City/District Slum Area Redevelopment Authority or by any officer of the City/District Slum Area Redevelopment Authority duly authorized by it for this purpose.

(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in [the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974)], it shall be Judicial Magistrate of the First Class to pass a sentence of imprisonment or of fine or both under the Act.

Where this provision sits

ActThe Jammu and Kashmir Property Rights to Slum Dwellers Act, 2012
Section24
Marginal noteJurisdiction to try offences.
JurisdictionUnion territory of Jammu and Kashmir
StatusIn force as published by the source

How this provision has been amended

Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.

  • substituted. Substituted by S.O. 1229(E) dated 31.03.2020.

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