Section 20 of The Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1952
Whoever contravenes any provision of this Act, or any rule made thereunder, or any order made or direction given under this Act, or obstructs the lawful exercise of any power conferred by or under this Act, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.
Summary
- Anyone who breaks any part of this Act can be punished.
- Breaking any rules made under this Act is also a punishable offence.
- Disobeying any specific orders or directions given under this Act is against the law.
- Stopping or blocking any officer from lawfully using their powers under this Act is an offence.
- The punishment for these actions is a fine, and this fine can be as high as one thousand rupees.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What actions can lead to a penalty under this Section?
You can face a penalty if you break any provision of this Act, any rule made under it, any order or direction given, or if you block someone from lawfully using their powers under the Act.
2. What is the maximum fine that can be charged under this Section?
The fine can go up to a maximum of one thousand rupees.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 20 of The Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1952, what is the maximum fine that can be imposed for an offence?
Q2.Under Section 20 of The Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1952, which of the following is NOT listed as a trigger for a penalty?
Q3.Under Section 20 of The Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1952, what happens if someone violates a direction given under the Act?
Q4.Under Section 20 of The Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1952, what is the penalty for blocking a government officer who is trying to lawfully inspect a property under the Act?
Q5.Under Section 20 of The Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1952, which of the following can be penalized?