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(1) The State Urban and Country Plaruriag Board or the Local P Ianniflg Authority concemed or aay person authorized in this behalfby general or special order may either before or after the iruititution of the proceedings comiound any offence made punishable by or under this AcL Compound of offences. (2) When an offence has been compounded, the of- fender, if in custody shall be discharged and no further proceedings shall be taken against him in respect of the offence compounded.