Restrictions on uses of buildings

No person shall, without the written permission of the Chairperson, or otherwise than in conformity with the conditions, if any, of such permission— (a) use or permit to be used for human habitation any part of a building not originally erected or authorised to be used for that purpose or not used for that purpose before any alteration has been made therein by any work executed in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the bye-laws made thereunder; (b) change or allow the change of the use of any land or building; (c) convert or allow the conversion of one kind of tenement into another kind. Simple imprisonment which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to Rs. 5000 or with both