The Jammu and Kashmir Control of Building Operations Act, 1988
The Jammu and Kashmir Control of Building Operations Act, 1988
The Jammu and Kashmir Control of Building Operations Act, 1988, regulates all construction, structural alterations, and land development activities, including mooring houseboats and laying roads, within designated urban and local areas of Jammu and Kashmir. It applies to all individual property owners, occupiers, developers, and builders in these regions, requiring them to obtain official written permission before starting any building project. This legislation matters because it prevents chaotic urban growth. It empowers local authorities to inspect properties, fine violators, halt unauthorized work, and demolish illegal structures, ensuring that development aligns with approved master plans, zoning laws, and environmental safety regulations.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Constitution of the Authority.
- 4. Control of development and building Operation.
- 5. Application for Permission.
- 6. Power of entry on building or land.
- 7. Order of demolition of buildings in certain areas.
- 8. Power to seal unauthorised construction.
- 9. Penalties.
- 10. Offence to be cognizable.
- 11. Lapse of sanction after three year.
- 12. Powers to stop building operations and removal of persons thereof.
- 13. Appeals.
- 14. Bar of Jurisdiction.
- 15. Finality of orders.
- 16. Delegation.
- 17. Protection of action taken in good faith.
- 18. Effect of provisions of the Act inconsistent with other laws.
- 19. Power to make regulations.
- 20. Repeal and saving.
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