The Indian Tea Control Act 1938, 8 of 1938, (Rep., Act 29 of 1953) · IV — .

Section 36. (1) Whoever knowingly plants tea or causes tea to be planted in any land in contravention of section

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

36. (1) Whoever knowingly plants tea or causes tea to be planted in any land in contravention of section 26 shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees for the first offence, and with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees for any subsequent offence. (2) Whoever uses any land in contravention of any order made by the Committee under section 30, or fails to comply with any order made by the Committee under sub-section (4) of section 30, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.

Source: India Code