Section 45 of The Assam Municipal (Amendment) Act, 2004 — In the principal Act, in section 142, for the words "five hundred rupees" and "two thousand rupees", the words "twenty-five thousand rupees" and "one lakh rupees" shall be substituted, respectively
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Official Legislative Text
Amendment of section 143 Amendment of section 143. - In the principal Act, in section 143, in sub-section (1), for the word "six" appearing between the words "within" and "months", the word "twelve" shall be substituted.
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Summary
- It replaces the lower fine threshold of five hundred rupees with a much higher penalty of twenty-five thousand rupees.
- It replaces the higher fine threshold of two thousand rupees with an updated penalty of one lakh rupees.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the new minimum fine under Section 45 of this Act for a violation of section 142 of the principal Act?
Under Section 45 of this Act, the minimum fine has been increased to twenty-five thousand rupees, replacing the old amount of five hundred rupees.
2. What is the new maximum fine under Section 45 of this Act for a violation of section 142 of the principal Act?
Under Section 45 of this Act, the maximum fine has been increased to one lakh rupees, replacing the old amount of two thousand rupees.
Practice Quiz
Q1.If a municipal magistrate in Assam wants to impose the maximum fine on a commercial business under section 142 of the principal Act, what is the highest amount they can charge under Section 45 of this Act?
Q2.A municipal inspector informs a local trader that they will be fined twenty thousand rupees under section 142 of the principal Act as amended by Section 45 of this Act. Is this fine legally valid?
Q3.Which of the following old fine amounts under section 142 of the principal Act was substituted with twenty-five thousand rupees by Section 45 of this Act?
Q4.Prior to the enactment of Section 45 of this Act, what were the fine limits for violations under section 142 of the principal Act?