Section 132 of The Manipur Municipalities Act, 1994
- (1)If a building, or a room in a building is in the opinion of the Nagar Panchayat or as the case may be, the Council unfit for human habitation in consequence of the want of proper means of drains or ventilation or otherwise, the Nagar Panchayat or as the case may be, the Council may, by notice, prohibit the owner or occupier thereof from using the building or room for human habitation or suffering it to be so used whether absolutely or not unless, within a time to be specified in the notice he effects such alteration therein as is specified in the notice.
- (2)Upon failure of a person to whom notice is issued under sub-section (1) to comply therewith, the Nagar Panchayat or as the case may be, the Council may require by further notice the demolition of the building or room.
- (3)Any person who uses a building or room or suffers to be used contrary to the provision of sub-section (1) shall be punishable with fine not exceeding five hundred rupees, and with a further fine not exceeding one hundred rupees for every day during which the offence is continued after the first conviction.
Summary
- The council can declare a building or a specific room unfit for people to live in.
- This usually happens due to bad drainage, poor ventilation, or other health risks.
- A notice is issued to the owner or occupier prohibiting them from using the space for living.
- The owner is given time to make specific changes or repairs to make the place fit again.
- If the repairs are not done, the council can issue a second notice ordering the demolition of the unfit space.
- Staying in or letting someone use the unfit space carries a fine of up to five hundred rupees and a daily fine of one hundred rupees.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What makes a building "unfit for human habitation" under Section 132 of The Manipur Municipalities Act, 1994?
Under Section 132 of The Manipur Municipalities Act, 1994, a building is unfit if it lacks proper drainage, ventilation, or has other conditions that make it unsafe for health.
2. Can the council demolish my house if it is unfit to live in under the Manipur Municipalities Act?
Yes, if a notice to fix the building is not followed, Section 132 of the Manipur Municipalities Act allows the council to issue a further notice requiring the demolition of the building or room.
3. What is the daily fine for using a room the council has declared unfit under Section 132 of The Manipur Municipalities Act, 1994?
Under Section 132 of The Manipur Municipalities Act, 1994, the daily fine for using or allowing the use of such a room is up to one hundred rupees.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 132 of The Manipur Municipalities Act, 1994, what are the two main reasons listed for a building being unfit?
Q2.If a building is declared unfit under Section 132 of The Manipur Municipalities Act, 1994, what must the council do first?
Q3.What is the maximum initial fine for using a room contrary to a notice under Section 132 of The Manipur Municipalities Act, 1994?
Q4.Under Section 132 of The Manipur Municipalities Act, 1994, what happens if the owner fails to comply with the initial notice to alter the unfit building?