File photo NEW DELHI: Unlawful occupation and encroachment of govt land and public premises would attract heavy fine as well as jail — proposes the second edition of the Jan Vishwas Bill that seeks to curb this menace by linking penalty to value of land, in addition to six months prison.The bill — introduced in Lok Sabha on Friday — proposes to amend Section-11 of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act that at present provides for six months’ jail or with Rs 5,000 penalty or both. As per the proposal, the fine would be 5% of land value for every year of occupation or both — penalty and jail. Officials said this would deter encroachment and check land grabbing.It also proposes penalties for unauthorised occupants of public premises. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Blasts reported near Pakistan embassy in Tehran as Israel launches fresh wave of strikesUS-Iran war: India prepares to re-start LNG buys from Russia; seeks Trump admin waiver, says reportMiddle East crisis: Govt levies export duties on diesel, turbine oil; eyes over Rs 1,500 crore collection in fortnightIn such cases, offenders would be liable to pay 40 times the licence fee — rent to govt — for the first month, with penalty increasing progressively by 10% every subsequent month under a telescopic formula. For repeat offenders, the penalty would be 50 times the licence fee for the first month and escalating monthly, a move aimed at taking strict action against those illegally occupying govt premises or land.To curb nuisance — drunkenness, sitting on floor, spitting, carrying offensive materials and holding demonstrations — on metro trains, the bill seeks to amend some provisions of the Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act to increase fine from Rs 500 to Rs 2,500.The bill also proposes to amend 20-odd provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act. These include allowing vehicle registration throughout a state instead of particular jurisdiction of an RTO; and permitting a driving licence to be renewed with effect from the date of its renewal and not from the date of its expiry in case applied after expiry.It proposes to increase the time period for reporting cancellation of registration for vehicles from 14 days to 30 days, and the time for intimating the insurer with respect to transfer in the certificate of insurance from 14 days to 30 days.The bill also proposes to replace “fine” with “penalty”. While the fine is disposed of by the court of law, the penalty can be collected by a regulatory authority.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Team India’: PM Modi Meets With CMs, Urges Covid-Like Coordination Amid West Asia CrisisPM Modi Congratulates Balendra Shah On Becoming Nepal PM, Eyes Stronger India-Nepal Ties‘Systemic Victimisation’: India Blasts Munir’s ‘Go To Iran’ Remark, Targets Pakistan On 1971 Denial’Pak Remains In Denial’: India Hits Out Over Op Searchlight Genocide, Backs Dhaka’s Justice Call‘Lockdown Rumours False’: Oil Minister; Centre Slashes Excise Duty On Fuel, Will It Help Consumers?BJP MP Kangana Ranaut Targets Rahul Gandhi, Says ‘Needs Tuition’ Over Economy Claims In ParliamentIndia Signs ₹445 Crore Tunguska Air Defence Deal To Boost Short-Range ProtectionWill Delimitation Change Impact Of Muslim Voters In Assam Election 2026? | Himanta Biswa SarmaIndia Moves To Secure Military Drones With New “Secure-By-Design” Framework“As if Hardeep Puri is giving money from his pocket…”: OPPN STRONG take on fuel excise move123PhotostoriesExclusive – The 50: Rajat Dalal opens up on fallout with Prince Narula, says he no longer calls him ‘brother’; reacts to link-up with Chahat PandeyAkshaye Khanna birthday special:‘Dhurandhar’, ‘Chhaava’, ‘Border’, a look at his best performances5 sacred flowers of Goddess Lakshmi you must grow at home to attract wealth and prosperityHow to make Soy and Mushroom Fried Rice for dinner at home5 famous modern-day princesses, from Sheikha Mahra to Kate MiddletonAlmost 50% of Indians have vitamin B12 deficiency: Top foods for vegetarians and non-vegetarians to boost energy and avoid long-term health risks5 off-road cars designed for extreme conditions5 island destinations to visit in summer, and why they shouldn’t be skipped5 beautiful relationship lessons to learn from Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas5 work habits secretly ruining your reputation – And how to fix them fast123Hot PicksStock Market TodayDonald TrumpIran Strike on IsraelUS Iran WarIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingMiddle East CrisisBSEB 10th ResultPetrol Price TodayPoland Bent TreesUS Strike on IranFrance Underwater ShipwreckUS mortgage ratesUAE CycloneZojila PassPetrol Diesel Price
NEW DELHI: Unlawful occupation and encroachment of govt land and public premises would attract heavy fine as well as jail — proposes the second edition of the Jan Vishwas Bill that seeks to curb this menace by linking penalty to value of land, in addition to six months prison.The bill — introduced in Lok Sabha on Friday — proposes to amend Section-11 of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act that at present provides for six months’ jail or with Rs 5,000 penalty or both. As per the proposal, the fine would be 5% of land value for every year of occupation or both — penalty and jail. Officials said this would deter encroachment and check land grabbing.It also proposes penalties for unauthorised occupants of public premises. In such cases, offenders would be liable to pay 40 times the licence fee — rent to govt — for the first month, with penalty increasing progressively by 10% every subsequent month under a telescopic formula. For repeat offenders, the penalty would be 50 times the licence fee for the first month and escalating monthly, a move aimed at taking strict action against those illegally occupying govt premises or land.To curb nuisance — drunkenness, sitting on floor, spitting, carrying offensive materials and holding demonstrations — on metro trains, the bill seeks to amend some provisions of the Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act to increase fine from Rs 500 to Rs 2,500.The bill also proposes to amend 20-odd provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act. These include allowing vehicle registration throughout a state instead of particular jurisdiction of an RTO; and permitting a driving licence to be renewed with effect from the date of its renewal and not from the date of its expiry in case applied after expiry.It proposes to increase the time period for reporting cancellation of registration for vehicles from 14 days to 30 days, and the time for intimating the insurer with respect to transfer in the certificate of insurance from 14 days to 30 days.The bill also proposes to replace “fine” with “penalty”. While the fine is disposed of by the court of law, the penalty can be collected by a regulatory authority.
