Power to prohibit change of authorized use of Building

(1) No person shall, without prior permission of the Commissioner or otherwise than in conformity with the conditions of such permission,— (a) use or permit to be used, for the purpose not originally authorised; or (b) change or allow the change of use of building, other than that specified in the sanctioned plan. (2) Without prejudice to any other action that may be taken against any person, whether owner or occupier, for contravention of sub-section (1), the Commissioner may levy on such person such fine, not exceeding Rs. 100 per square metre per month for the area under unauthorized use throughout the period during which such contravention continued.