The Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 has XXII chapters in all, covering more than 500 sections containing definitions/explanations of different offences crimes and punishments prescribed thereof. The First Information Report (FIR) and the Charge Sheet filed by the jurisdictional law enforcing authorities, will indicate the sections under which the crime/offence is booked, which provides the details of the nature of offence to the surveyor on perusal of the said documents. The Act defines Offences against property, offences relating to documents, offences against public tranquility, Offences affecting the public health, safety, convenience, decency and morals, etc.