ENACTMENT NO. 4 OF 1955 ADMINISTRATION OF MUSLIM LAW ENACTMENT 1955
PART X - OFFENCES
Section 144. Unlawful mosques
Whoever, in contravention of the provisions of section 84 of this Enactment, erects any mosque or dedicates or otherwise applies any existing building as or for the purposes of a mosque, without the permission in writing of the Department, shall be liable to be punished with fine not exceeding one thousand dollars and the Court may, subject to any rights of any third party, order the person convicted to demolish the building.