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Section 42, Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966 [S2G-Q7V]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 6 February 1966.

In Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966 [A11-ZYN]. This text from 6 February 1966. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 42, Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966 [S2G-Q7V]. Machine: S2G-Q7V.

42. Cognizance of offences.—(1) No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act except upon a complaint in writing made by the Corporation or by an officer authorised by it in this behalf. (2) No court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class shall try any offence punishable under this Act.

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Corporation: Section 2, Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966 [S2GNZ6] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Corporation" means the Municipal Corporation established under this Act

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Section 42, Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966 [S2G-Q7V]