The Gujarat Building (Control on Erection 4Re-erection and conversion) Act, 1948
gujarat · 1948
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the *[Gujarat] Building (Control on Erection 4[Re- erection and conversion]) Act, 1948
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms like "building," "Controller," "conversion," and "erection or re-erection" for the Gujarat Building Act.
- S. 3Section 3 specifies the Thana Taluka of the Thana District for enforcement of the Act's provisions.
- S. 4Section 4 requires applicants to seek permission from the Controller for building erection, re-erection, or conversion, with default permission after three months if none is issued.
- S. 5[Revocation or modification of permission by State Government
- S. 6Section 6 preserves existing rights, obligations, and penalties incurred before the Act's commencement.
- S. 7Section 7 bars compensation claims for damages or losses due to Controller or State Government orders under the Act.
- S. 8Section 8 allows authorities to impose additional restrictions on building erection, re-erection, or conversion under other laws.
- S. 9Section 9 prohibits unauthorized building construction without permission and imposes penalties for violations.
- S. 10Section 10 holds directors and officers liable for company offenses unless they prove lack of knowledge or consent.
- S. 11Section 11 authorizes designated officers to inspect building work and seize materials in violation of the Act, with penalties for obstruction.
- S. 12Section 12 protects individuals from legal actions for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 13Section 13 exempts certain building alterations, re-erections, and specific structures from the Act's regulations.
- S. 14Section 14 allows the State Government to make rules for applications and seizure of materials, and can delegate Controller's powers to the Gujarat Housing Board in certain areas.
- S. 14ADelegation of Controller's powers to Housing Board constituted under Guj
- S. 15Repeal
- S. 157 Section 6 of the Bombay Building (Control on Erection) (Amendment) Act, 1950 (Bom
- S. 195011 This clause was inserted by Bom