Section 36. Power to seal unauthorised Development

(1) The Authority may, at any time before or after making an order for the removal or discontinuance of any development under section 32 or section 33 or section 35, make an order directing the sealing of such development in the prescribed manner, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act, or for preventing any dispute as to the nature and extent of such Development. (2) Where any development has been sealed, the Authority or the officer authorised by it in this behalf, with prior permission of the State Government or the officer authorised by it in this behalf, may, for the purpose of removing or discontinuing such development, order the seal to be removed. (3) No person shall remove such seal except by,- (a) an order passed under sub-section (2); or (b) an order of the Tribunal. (4) Any person who contravenes the provisions of sub-section (3) shall, on conviction, be punished with fine which may extend to twenty five thousand rupees.