Penalty for encroachment of street or open space

Penalty for encroachment of street or open space: Whoever removes, not being duly authorised in that behalf, any earth, sand or other material form, or makes any encroachment in or upon, any street or open space which is not a private property, shall, on conviction, be punished with fine which may extend to one hundred rupees and, in the case of continuing offence, with further fine which may extend to twenty rupees for every day after the first during which such offence continues