Legal glossary

“punitive action”

Defined in 2 Acts. A definition holds for the Act that gives it; the same word can mean something else in another Act.
  1. The National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second Act, 2011 · s. 2

    (g) "punitive action" means action taken by a local authority under the relevant law against unauthorised development and shall include demolition, sealing of premises and displacement of
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  2. The Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Act, 2006 · s. 2 · Repealed or not in force

    (g) "punitive action" means action taken by a local authority under the relevant law against unauthorised development and shall include demolition, sealing of premises and displacement of persons or their business establishment from their existing location, whether in pursuance of Court orders or otherwise;
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