Section 155 of BNSS : Section 155: Penalty for failure to comply with section 154.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Rajesh runs a small factory in a residential area in Mumbai. The local authorities receive multiple complaints from residents about the noise and pollution caused by Rajesh's factory. Under Section 154 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, the authorities issue an order to Rajesh to reduce the noise levels and control the pollution within a specified time frame. Rajesh ignores the order and continues his operations without making any changes. As a result, under Section 155, Rajesh is liable to face penalties as specified in Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, and the order to reduce noise and pollution becomes absolute, meaning Rajesh must comply without further delay.

Example 2:

Sunita owns a plot of land in a busy market area in Delhi. She starts constructing a building without obtaining the necessary permits, causing obstruction and inconvenience to the public. The municipal corporation issues an order under Section 154 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, directing Sunita to stop the construction and obtain the required permits. Sunita disregards the order and continues with the construction. Consequently, under Section 155, Sunita is subject to penalties as outlined in Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, and the order to halt construction and obtain permits becomes absolute, compelling Sunita to comply immediately.