Chapter XII - Miscellaneous
Section 96
Section 96: Recovery of penalty
Unpaid penalties are recovered as arrears of land revenue.
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Statutory text
Bare law
A penalty imposed under this Act, if it is not paid, shall be recovered as an arrear of land revenue and the defaulters licence shall be suspended till the penalty is paid.
Key takeaways
Core rule
Unpaid penalties are recovered as arrears of land revenue.
Practical check
Verify the final imposed penalty, payment position, recovery action and licence status.
Scope and operation
The defaulter’s licence is suspended until the penalty is paid.
Applying the section
Verify the final imposed penalty, payment position, recovery action and licence status.
Official sources
Read the consolidated Act with the enacted and commenced amendments applicable to this section.
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Contact BizeneedLast updated 10 October 2026