Section 33: Penalty for obstructing Inspectors, etc

Q: What does Section 33 of The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961 (TKSCEA) deal with?

Section 33 TKSCEA pertains to "Penalty for obstructing Inspectors, etc". It is part of the The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 33 of The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961 (TKSCEA) prescribes penalty for obstructing Inspectors, etc. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 33 TKSCEA still in force?

Yes, Section 33 of the The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 33 TKSCEA?

धारा 33 TKSCEA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 33 of the The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961. Section 33 of The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961 (TKSCEA) prescribes penalty for obstructing Inspectors, etc. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 33 TKSCEA?

Dhara 33 TKSCEA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 33 of the The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 33 of The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961 (TKSCEA) prescribes penalty for obstructing Inspectors, etc. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 33 of The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961?

Cite as: "Section 33, The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961 (TKSCEA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961, § 33 (India).

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- Any person who wilfully obstructs an Inspector in the exercise of any power conferred on him under this Act, or any person lawfully assisting an Inspector in the exercise of such power or who fails to comply with any lawful direction made by an Inspector, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to [five hundred rupees] [Substituted by Act 25 of 1997 w.e.f. 12.2.1998.]