What are the consequences of unauthorised occupation?
After cancellation of allotment and the period of retention permitted by the Directorate. Of Estates is over, the allottee is required to vacate the premises immediately as no further retention is permissible on any grounds whatsoever. The allottee is charged licence fee at damage rates as fixed from time to time. For the period of unauthorised occupation, present rates of damages are Rs. 75/- per sq. mtr. Per month in respect of accommodation upto Type-IV and Rs. 110/- per sq. mtr. Per month in respect of hostel type and Type-IV (Spl.) and above for the period of unauthorised occupation. Eviction from the premises is also resorted to under the provisions of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971. For recovery of arrears of licence fee/damages, the Govt. also initiates recovery proceedings under the PP Act, 1971.
