Penalty for tampering with the Gram Panchayat, Kshettra Panchayat and Zila Panchayat property

Penalty for tampering with the Gram Panchayat, Kshettra Panchayat and Zila Panchayat property (1) Whoever removes, displaces or makes an alteration in or otherwise interference with any pavement, gutter or other material of a public street, or any fence, wall or post thereof, or a lamp post or bracket, direction post, stand post, hydrant, or other such property of the Gram Panchayat, without in written sanction of Gram Panchayat or other lawful authority, shall be punishable With fine which may extend to fifty (Rs. 50) rupees or as may be prescribed . (2) If through any act, neglect, or default on his part, a person has incurred a penalty imposed by sub-section (1) and has caused any damage to the property of a Gram Panchayat, Kshettra Panchayat and Zila Panchayat the person-incurring such penalty shall be liable to make good such damages as well as to pay Such penalty, and the damages may be recovered from the offender in the prescribed manner. (b) If through an act, neglect or default on account where of a person has incurred a penalty imposed by or under this Act or any damage to the property of the Zila Panchayat or any Kshettra Panchayat has been caused, the person incurring such penalty shall be liable to make good such damage as well as to pay such penalty and the amount of damage shall, in case of dispute, be determined by the magistrate by whom the person incurring such penalty is convicted, and on nonpayment of such amount on demand the same shall be levied by distress; and such magistrate shall issue his warrant accordingly.