The Works of Defence Act, 1903

Section 37. Magistrate to enforce the terms of the Act

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

37. Magistrate to enforce the terms of the Act.— If the Collector or officer authorised under section 6 is opposed or impeded in doing anything directed or permitted by this Act, he shall, if a Magistrate, enforce compliance, and, if not a Magistrate, he shall apply to a Magistrate[1] [or (within any area for which a Commissioner of Police has been appointed) to the Commissioner of Police] and such Magistrate or Commissioner (as the case may be) shall enforce compliance.

Source: India Code