Act 66 of 1957

The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the Municipal Government of Delhi.

  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of States
  • Enacted 1957-12-28
  • 583 sections
SectionTitle
1 Short title, extent and commencement.Read
2 Definitions.Read
3 Establishment of the Corporation.Read
3A Division of the area of the Corporation into zones and words.Read
4 Duration of the Corporation.Read
5 Delimitation of wards.Read
5A [Omitted.].Read
6 Power to alter or amend delimitation orders.Read
7 Elections to the Corporation.Read
7A Electoral roll for every ward.Read
7B Electoral registration officers.Read
7C Assistant electoral registration officers.Read
7D Registration of Electors.Read
7E Preparation and revision of electoral rolls.Read
7F Correction of entries in electoral roll.Read
7G Inclusion of names in electoral roll.Read
7H Appeal.Read
7-I Jurisdiction of civil courts barred.Read
8 Qualifications for councillorship.Read
9 Disqualifications for membership of Corporation.Read
10 Right to vote.Read
11 General elections of councillors.Read
12 Filling of casual vacancies in councillorship.Read
13 [Omitted.].Read
14 Publication of result of election.Read
15 Election petitions.Read
16 Relief that may be claimed by the petitioner.Read
17 Grounds for declaring elections to be void.Read
18 Procedure to be followed by the district judge. Read
19 Decision of the district judge. Read
20 Procedure in case of equality of votes. Read
21 Finality of decisions. Read
22 Corrupt practices. Read
23 Maintenance of secrecy of voting. Read
24 Officers, etc., at elections not to act for candidates or to influence voting. Read
25 Prohibition of canvassing in or near polling station and of public meeting on election day. Read
26 Penalty for disorderly conduct in or near polling station. Read
27 Penalty for misconduct at the polling station. Read
28 Breaches of official duty in connection with election. Read
29 Removal of ballot papers or ballot boxes or the voting machines from polling station to be an offence.Read
29A Prohibition of going armed to or near a polling station.Read
29B Offence of booth capturing.Read
29C Liquor not to be sold, given or distributed on polling dayRead
30 Other offences and penalties therefor. Read
31 Power to make rules regulating the election of councillors and aldermen. Read
32 Oath or affirmation. Read
32A Declaration of assets. Read
32B Vacation of seats in case of multiple membership. Read
33 Vacation of seats. Read
33A Powers of Election Commission. Read
33B Statements made by persons to the Election Commission. Read
33C Procedure to be followed by the Election Commission. Read
33D Protection of action taken in good faith. Read
34 Payment of allowances to councillors and aldermen. Read
35 Annual election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Read
36 Term of office of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor and facilities and privileges of the Mayor. Read
37 Discharge of functions of the Mayor by the Deputy Mayor. Read
38 Resignation of Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Read
39 Rural Areas Committee and Education Committee. Read
40 Special and adhoc committies and ward committees, etc.Read
41 General powers of the Corporation.Read
42 Obligatory functions of the Corporation.Read
43 Discretionary functions of the Corporation.Read
44 Enumeration of municipal authorities.Read
45 Constitution of the Standing Committee.Read
46 Casual vacancies.Read
47 Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Standing Committee.Read
48 Resignation of Chairman and members of the Standing Committee.Read
49 Functions of the Standing Committee.Read
50 Constitution of the Wards Committee.Read
51 Application of sections 47 and 48.Read
52 Powers and functions of the Wards Committee.Read
54 Appointment, etc., of the Commissioner.Read
55 Salary and allowances of the Commissioner.Read
56 Leave of absence of Commissioner.Read
57 Appointment of officiating Commissioner in case of death, resignation or removal of Commissioner.Read
58 Service regulations of Commissioner.Read
59 Functions of the Commissioner.Read
60 [Omitted.].Read
61 [Omitted.].Read
62 [Omitted.].Read
63 [Omitted.].Read
64 [Omitted.].Read
65 Appointment of sub-committees by the various committees.Read
66 Commissioner and General Managers not to be interested in any contract, etc., with the Corporation.Read
67 Vacation of seats by members of committees.Read
68 Committees to continue in office till new committees are constituted. Read
69 Power of Corporation to call for extracts of proceedings from the Committees. Read
70 Power of Corporation to require the Commissioner, etc., to produce documents and furnish returns, reports, etc. Read
71 Exercise of powers to be subject to sanction. Read
72 Meetings. Read
73 First meeting of the Corporation after general election. Read
74 Notice of meetings and business. Read
75 Quorum. Read
76 Presiding officer. Read
77 Presiding officer at meeting for the election of Mayor. Read
78 Method of deciding questions. Read
79 Maintenance of order at, and admission of public to, meetings; withdrawal and suspension of councillors and alderman. Read
80 Councillors or aldermen not to vote on matter in which they are interested. Read
81 Right to attend meetings of the Corporation and its committees, etc., and right of councillors and aldermen to ask questions in relation to the municipal government of Delhi. Read
82 Power to make regulations. Read
83 Presiding officers at meetings of the Standing and other committees. Read
84 Conduct of business at meetings of Standing and other committees. Read
85 Keeping of minutes and proceedings. Read
86 Circulation of minutes and inspection of minutes and reports of proceedings. Read
87 Forwarding minutes and reports of proceedings to the Administrator. Read
88 Validation of proceedings, etc. Read
89 Appointment of certain officers. Read
90 Schedule of permanent posts and creation of temporary posts. Read
90A Officers of erstwhile Corporations to become officers of Corporation.Read
91 Restriction on employment of permanent officers and other employees. Read
92 Power to make appointments. Read
92A Recruitment to category B and category C posts. Read
93 Officers and other employees not to undertake any extraneous work.Read
94 Officers and other employees not to be interested in any contract, etc., with the Corporation. Read
95 Punishment for municipal officers and other employees.Read
96 Consultation with the Union Public Service Commission.Read
97 Power of Commission to make regulations and reference to the Central Government in case of difference between the Commission and the Corporation.Read
98 Power of Corporation to make regulations.Read
99 Constitution of the Municipal Fund.Read
100 Municipal Fund to be kept in the State Bank of India.Read
101 Operation of the Accounts.Read
102 Payments not to be made unless covered by a budget-grant.Read
103 Duty of persons signing cheques.Read
104 Procedure when money not covered by a budget-grant is expended.Read
105 Application of Municipal Fund.Read
106 Temporary payments from the Municipal Fund for works urgently required for the public service.Read
107 Investment of surplus moneys.Read
107A Constitution of Finance Commission.Read
108 Constitution of special funds.Read
109 Adoption of budget estimates.Read
110 Power of Corporation to alter budget estimates.Read
111 Power of Corporation to re-adjust income and expenditure during the year.Read
112 Provisions as to unexpended budget-grant.Read
113 Taxes to be imposed by the Corporation under this Act.Read
114 Components of property tax.Read
114A Building tax.Read
114B Rebate for senior citizens, women and physically challenged persons.Read
114C Vacant land tax.Read
114D Rate of building tax.Read
114E Rate of vacant land tax.Read
115 Exemption of vacant lands and buildings from property tax.Read
115A Unit of assessment.Read
116 Constitution of Municipal Valuation Committee.Read
116A Classification of vacant lands and buildings into colonies and groups and specification of base unit area values therefore.Read
116B Notification of classification of vacant lands and buildings into colonies and groups and specification of base unit area values therefore and factors for increase or decrease.Read
116C Objection to classification of vacant lands and buildings into colonies and groups and fixation of base unit area values and factors for increasing or decreasing such base unit area valuesRead
116D Final base unit area values of vacant land and of covered space of building.Read
116E Determination of annual value of covered space of building and of vacant land.Read
116F Determination of annual value of building where land is exempted from property tax.Read
116G Transitory provisions.Read
116H One-time tax.Read
116I Validity of base unit area values of vacant land and covered space of building.—Read
116J Indexation of unit area valueRead
116K Hardship and Anomaly CommitteeRead
117 [Omitted.]. Read
118 [Omitted.].Read
119 Taxation of Union properties.Read
120 Incidence of property taxes.Read
121 Apportionment of liability for property taxes when the premises assessed are let or sub-let.Read
122 Recovery of property taxes from occupiers.Read
123 Property taxes a first charge on premises on which they are assessed.Read
123A Submission of returns.Read
123B Self assessment and submission of return.Read
123C Revision of assessment.Read
123D Power of Commissioner regarding assessment.Read
124 Assessment list.Read
125 Evidential value of assessment list.Read
126 Omitted..Read
127 Omitted..Read
128 Notice of transfers.Read
129 Notice of erection of building, etc.Read
130 Notice of demolition or removal of building.Read
131 Omitted..Read
132 Omitted..Read
133 Omitted..Read
134 Omitted..Read
135 Power of Commissioner to employ valuers.Read
136 Tax on certain vehicles and animals and rates thereof.Read
137 The tax on whom leviable.Read
138 Tax when payable.Read
139 Power of Commissioner to compound with livery stable keeper, etc., for tax.Read
140 Theatre-tax.Read
141 Liability to pay theatre-tax.Read
142 Omitted..Read
143 Prohibition of advertisements without written permission of the Commissioner.Read
144 Permission of the Commissioner to become void in certain cases.Read
145 Presumption in case of contravention.Read
146 Power of Commissioner in case of contravention.Read
147 Duty on transfer of property and method of assessment thereof.Read
148 Provisions applicable on the introduction of transfer duty.Read
149 Tax on building applications.Read
150 Imposition of other taxes. Read
151 Supplementary taxation. Read
152 Time and manner of payment of taxes. Read
152A Punishment for wilful default in payment of property tax, furnishing wrong information in return of assessment, etc.Read
153 Presentation of bill. Read
154 Notice of demand and notice-fee. Read
155 Penalty in case of default of payment of taxes. Read
156 Recovery of tax. Read
156A Recovery of property tax.Read
157 Distress. Read
158 Disposal of distrained property and attachment and sale of immovable property. Read
159 Recovery from a person about to leave Delhi. Read
160 Power to institute suit for recovery. Read
161 Power of seizure of vehicles and animals in case of non-payment of tax thereon. Read
162 Occupiers may be required to pay rent towards satisfaction of property taxes. Read
163 Demolition, etc., of buildings. Read
164 Omitted..Read
165 Omitted..Read
166 Omitted..Read
167 Omitted..Read
168 Omitted..Read
169 Appeal against assessment, etc.Read
170 Conditions of right to appeal. Read
171 Finality of appellate orders. Read
172 Power to inspect for purposes of determining rateable value or tax. Read
172A Power to appoint an agency for administration of property taxRead
173 Composition. Read
174 Irrecoverable debts. Read
175 Obligation to disclose liability. Read
176 Immaterial error not to affect liability. Read
177 General power of exemption. Read
178 Omitted..Read
179 Omitted..Read
180 Omitted..Read
181 Omitted..Read
182 Omitted..Read
183 Omitted..Read
184 Omitted..Read
185 Power of Corporation to borrow. Read
186 Time for repayment of money borrowed under section 185. Read
187 Form and effect of debentures.Read
188 Payment to survivors of joint payees. Read
189 Receipt by joint holders for interest or dividend. Read
190 Maintenance and investment of sinking funds. Read
191 Application of sinking funds. Read
192 Annual statement by Commissioner. Read
193 Power of Corporation to consolidate loans. Read
194 Priority of payments for interest and repayment of loans over other payments. Read
195 Attachment of Municipal Fund for recovery of money borrowed from Government. Read
196 Power to make regulations. Read
197 Acquisition of property. Read
198 Acquisition of immovable property by agreement. Read
199 Procedure when immovable property cannot be acquired by agreement. Read
200 Disposal of property. Read
201 Contracts by the Corporation. Read
202 Procedure for making contracts. Read
203 Mode of executing contracts. Read
204 Accounts to be kept. Read
205 Scrutiny of accounts by Municipal Chief Auditor and by the Standing Committee. Read
206 Report by the Municipal Chief Auditor. Read
207 Special audit at the direction of the Central Government. Read
208 Procedure to be followed by the Municipal Chief Auditor.Read
209 Power of Municipal Chief Auditor to make queries, etc., and call for returns, etc.Read
210 Omitted..Read
211 Omitted..Read
212 Omitted..Read
213 Omitted..Read
214 Omitted..Read
215 Omitted..Read
216 Omitted..Read
217 Omitted..Read
218 Omitted..Read
219 Omitted..Read
220 Omitted..Read
221 Omitted..Read
222 Omitted..Read
223 Omitted..Read
224 Omitted..Read
225 Omitted..Read
226 Omitted..Read
227 Omitted..Read
228 Omitted..Read
229 Omitted..Read
230 Omitted..Read
231 Omitted..Read
232 Omitted..Read
233 Omitted.Read
234 Omitted..Read
235 Omitted..Read
236 Omitted..Read
237 Omitted..Read
238 Omitted..Read
239 Omitted..Read
240 Omitted..Read
241 Omitted..Read
242 Omitted..Read
243 Omitted..Read
244 Omitted..Read
245 Omitted..Read
246 Omitted..Read
247 Omitted..Read
248 Omitted..Read
249 Omitted..Read
250 Omitted..Read
251 Omitted..Read
252 Omitted..Read
253 Omitted..Read
254 Omitted..Read
255 Omitted..Read
256 Omitted..Read
257 Omitted..Read
258 Omitted..Read
259 Omitted..Read
260 Omitted..Read
261 Omitted..Read
262 Omitted..Read
263 Omitted..Read
264 Omitted..Read
265 Omitted..Read
266 Omitted..Read
267 Omitted..Read
268 Omitted..Read
269 Omitted..Read
270 Omitted..Read
271 Omitted..Read
271 Omitted..Read
272 Omitted..Read
273 Omitted..Read
274 Omitted..Read
275 Omitted..Read
276 Omitted..Read
277 Omitted..Read
278 Omitted..Read
279 Omitted..Read
280 Omitted..Read
281 Omitted..Read
282 Omitted..Read
282 Omitted..Read
283 Omitted..Read
284 Omitted..Read
285 Omitted..Read
286 Omitted..Read
287 Omitted..Read
288 Omitted..Read
289 Omitted..Read
290 Omitted..Read
291 Omitted..Read
292 Omitted..Read
293 Omitted..Read
294 Omitted..Read
295 Omitted..Read
296 Omitted..Read
297 Omitted..Read
298 Vesting of public streets in the Corporation.Read
299 Functions of Commissioner in respect of public streets.Read
300 Disposal of land forming site of public streets permanently closed.Read
301 Power to make new public streets.Read
302 Minimum width of new public streets.Read
303 Power to prohibit use of public streets for certain kind of trafficRead
304 Power to acquire lands and buildings for public streets and for public parking places.Read
305 Defining the regular line of streetsRead
306 Setting back building to regular line of street.Read
307 Compulsory setting back of building to regular line of street.Read
308 Acquisition of open land and land occupied by platforms, etc., within the regular line of street.Read
309 Acquisition of the remaining part of a building and land after their portions within a regular line of street have been acquired.Read
310 Setting forward of buildings to the regular line of street.Read
311 Compensation to be paid in certain cases of setting back or setting forward of buildings, etc.Read
312 Owner’s obligation when dealing with land as building sites.Read
313 Lay-out plans.Read
314 Alteration or demolition of street made in breach of section 313.Read
315 Power of Commissioner to order work to be carried out or to carry it out himself in default.Read
316 Right of owners to require streets to be declared public.Read
317 Prohibition of projections upon streets, etc.Read
318 Projections over streets may be permitted in certain cases.Read
319 Ground floor doors, etc., not to open outwards on streets.Read
320 Prohibition of structures or fixtures which cause obstruction in streets.Read
321 Prohibition of deposit, etc., of things in streets.Read
322 Power to remove anything deposited or exposed for sale in contravention of this Act.Read
323 Prohibition of the tethering of animals and milking of cattle.Read
324 Precautions during repair of streets.Read
325 Streets not to be opened or broken up and building materials not to be deposited thereon without permission.Read
326 Disposal of things removed under this Chapter.Read
327 Naming and numbering of streets.Read
328 Commissioner to take steps for repairing or enclosing dangerous places.Read
329 Measures for lighting.Read
330 Prohibition of removal, etc., of lamps.Read
330A General superintendence etc., of the Central Government.Read
331 Definition.Read
332 Prohibition of building without sanction.Read
333 Erection of building.Read
334 Applications for additions to, or repairs of, buildings.Read
335 Conditions of valid notice.Read
336 Sanction or refusal of building or work.Read
337 When building or work may be proceeded with.Read
338 Sanction accorded under misrepresentationRead
339 Buildings at corners of streets.Read
340 Provisions as to buildings and works on either side of new streets.Read
341 Period for completion of building or work.Read
342 Prohibition against use of inflammable materials for building, etc., without permission.Read
343 Order of demolition and stoppage of buildings and works in certain cases and appeal.Read
344 Order of stoppage of buildings or works in certain cases.Read
345 Power of Commissioner to require alteration of work.Read
345A Power to seal unauthorised constructions.Read
346 Completion certificates.Read
347 Restrictions on user of buildings.Read
347A Appellate Tribunal.Read
347B Appeals against certain orders or notices issued under the Act.Read
347C Procedure of the Appellate Tribunal.Read
347D Appeal against orders of Appellate Tribunal.Read
347E Bar of jurisdiction of courtsRead
348 Removal of dangerous buildings.Read
349 Power to order building to be vacated in certain circumstances.Read
349A Power of Central Government to make bye-laws.Read
350 Provision for daily cleansing of streets and removal of rubbish and filth.Read
351 Rubbish, etc., to be the property of the Corporation.Read
352 Provision or appointment of receptacles, depots and places for rubbish, etc.Read
353 Duty of owners and occupiers to collect and deposit rubbish, etc.Read
354 Collection and removal of filth and polluted matter.Read
355 Collection and removal of filth and polluted matter through municipal agency.Read
356 Removal of rubbish, etc., accumulated on premises used as factories, workshops, etc.Read
357 Prohibition against accumulation of rubbish, etc.Read
358 Commissioner’s power to get premises scavenged and cleansed.Read
359 Public latrines, urinals, etc.Read
360 Construction of latrines and urinals.Read
361 Latrines and urinals, etc., in new buildings.Read
362 Latrines and urinals for labourers, etc.Read
363 Provision of latrines and urinals for markets, etc.Read
364 Other provisions as to private latrines.Read
365 Removal of congested buildings.Read
366 Power of Commissioner to require improvement of buildings unfit for human habitation.Read
367 Enforcement of notice requiring execution of works of improvement.Read
368 Power of Commissioner to order demolition of buildings unfit for human habitation.Read
369 Insanitary huts and sheds.Read
370 Prohibition against washing by washermen.Read
371 Obligation to give information of dangerous disease.Read
372 Removal to hospital of patients suffering from dangerous disease.Read
373 Disinfection of buildings and articles.Read
374 Destruction of infectious huts or sheds.Read
375 Means of disinfection.Read
376 Special measures in case of outbreak of dangerous or epidemic diseases.Read
377 Infected clothes not to be sent to washerman or to laundry.Read
378 Contamination and disinfection of public conveyance.Read
379 Driver of conveyance not bound to carry persons suffering from dangerous disease.Read
380 Disinfection of buildings before letting the same.Read
381 Disposal of infected articles without disinfection.Read
382 Prohibition of making or selling of food, etc., or washing of clothes by infected persons.Read
383 Power to restrict or prohibit sale of food or drink.Read
384 Control over wells and tanks, etc.Read
385 Duty of persons suffering from dangerous disease.Read
386 Disposal of infectious corpses where any person has died from any dangerous disease.Read
387 Conditions of service of sweepers and certain other class of persons employed in municipal service.Read
388 Omitted..Read
389 Power to call for information regarding burning and burial grounds.Read
390 Permission for use of new burning or burial ground.Read
391 Power to require closing of burning and burial grounds.Read
392 Removal of corpses.Read
393 Disposal of dead animals.Read
394 Appointment of Chief Registrar and registrars.Read
395 Duties of registrar.Read
396 Information of births and deaths.Read
397 Prohibition of nuisances.Read
398 Power of Commissioner to require removal or abetment of nuisance.Read
399 Registration and control of dogs.Read
400 Stacking or collecting inflammable materials.Read
401 Care of naked lights.Read
402 Discharging fireworks, fire-arms, etcRead
403 Power to require buildings, wells, etc., to be rendered safe.Read
404 Enclosure of waste land used for improper purposes.Read
405 Provisions of municipal markets and slaughter houses.Read
406 Use of municipal markets.Read
407 Private markets and slaughter houses.Read
408 Conditions of grant of licence for private market.Read
409 Prohibition of keeping market open without licence, etc.Read
410 Prohibition of use of un licenced markets.Read
411 Prohibition of business and trade near a market.Read
412 Levy of stallages, rents and fees.Read
413 Stallages, rents, etc., to be publishedRead
414 Power to expel lepers and disturbers, etc. from markets.Read
415 Butcher's, fish-monger's and poulter's licence.Read
416 Factory, etc., not to be established without permission of the Commissioner.Read
417 Premises not to be used for certain purposes without licence.Read
418 Seizure of certain animals.Read
419 Power of Commissioner to prevent use of premises in particular areas for purposes referred to in section 417.Read
420 Licences for hawking articles, etc.Read
421 Eating houses, etc., not to be used without licence from the Commissioner.Read
422 Licensing and control of theatres, circuses and places of public amusement.Read
423 Power of Commissioner to stop use of premises used in contravention of licences.Read
424 Power of Commissioner to inspect places where unlawful slaughter of animals, etc., is suspected.Read
425 Improvement scheme.Read
426 Matters to be provided for in an improvement scheme.Read
427 Submission of improvement scheme to the Corporation for approval and to the Central Government for sanction.Read
428 Rehousing scheme.Read
429 Improvement scheme and rehousing scheme to comply with the master plan and zonal development plan.Read
430 Signature, conditions, duration, suspension, revocation, etc., of licences and written permissions.Read
431 Powers of entry and inspection.Read
432 Power to enter land adjoining land in relation to any work.Read
433 Breaking into buildings.Read
434 Time of making entry.Read
435 Consent ordinarily to be obtained.Read
436 Regard to be had to social or religious usages.Read
437 Prohibition of obstruction or molestation in execution of work.Read
438 Public notices how to be made known.Read
439 Newspaper in which advertisements or notices to be published.Read
440 Proof of consent etc., of Commissioner, General Managers, etc.Read
441 Notices, etc., to fix reasonable time.Read
442 Signature on notices, etc., may be stampedRead
443 Notices, etc., by whom to be served or issued.Read
444 Service of notices, etc.Read
445 Service of bills for tax or notice of demand by ordinary post.Read
446 Powers in case of non-compliance with notice, etc.Read
447 Liability of occupier to pay in default of owner.Read
448 Execution of work by occupier in default of owner and deduction of expenses from rent.Read
449 Relief to agents and trustees.Read
450 General power to pay compensation.Read
451 Compensation to be paid by offenders for damage caused by them.Read
452 Reference to the court of the district judge in certain cases.Read
453 Application to the Court of the district judge in other cases.Read
454 Power to sue for expenses or compensation.Read
455 Mode of recovery of certain dues.Read
456 Right of owner to apply to the court of the district judge in case of obstruction by occupier.Read
457 General powers and procedure of the court of the district judge.Read
458 Fees in proceedings before the court of the district judge.Read
459 Repayment of half fees on settlement before hearing.Read
460 Power of the court of the district judge to delegate certain powers and to make rules.Read
461 Punishment for certain offences.Read
462 Punishment for acquiring share or interest in contract, etc., with the Corporation.Read
463 Punishment for offences relating to terminal tax.Read
464 Penalty for evasion of terminal taxes.Read
465 General penalty.Read
466 Offences by companies.Read
466A Certain offences to be cognizableRead
467 Prosecutions.Read
468 Composition of offences.Read
469 Municipal magistrates.Read
470 Cognizance of offences.Read
471 Limitation of time for prosecution.Read
472 Power of magistrate to hear cases in absence of accused when summoned to appear.Read
473 Complaints concerning nuisances and procedure therefor.Read
474 Arrest of offenders.Read
475 Duties of police officers.Read
476 Power to institute, etc., legal proceedings and obtain legal advice.Read
477 Protection of action of the Corporation, etc.Read
478 Notice to be given of suits.Read
479 Supplemental provisions respecting rules.Read
480 Supplemental provisions respecting regulations.Read
481 Power to make bye-laws.Read
481A Regulations and bye-laws to be laid before Parliament.Read
482 Penalty for breaches of bye-laws.Read
483 Supplemental provisions respecting bye-laws.Read
484 Bye-laws to be available for inspection and purchase.Read
484A Omitted..Read
485 Power of Central Government to require production of documents.Read
486 Inspection.Read
487 Directions by Central Government.Read
488 Power to provide for enforcement of direction under section 487.Read
489 Power of Government to give directions in relation to primary schools, etc.Read
490 Dissolution of the Corporation.Read
490A Delegation of power by the Central Government.Read
490B Delegation of power by the Government.Read
491 Power to delegate functions of Commissioner.Read
492 Validity of notices and other documents.Read
493 Admissibility of document or entry as evidence.Read
494 Evidence of Municipal officer or employee.Read
495 Prohibition against obstruction of Mayor or any municipal authority, etc.Read
496 Prohibition against removal of mark.Read
497 Prohibition against removal or obliteration of notice.Read
498 Prohibition against unauthorised dealings with public place or materials.Read
499 Liability of Commissioner, etc., for loss, waste or mis-application of Municipal Fund or propertyRead
500 Councillors and municipal officers and employees to be public servants.Read
501 Annual administration report.Read
502 Other laws not to be disregarded.Read
503 Exemption of diplomatic or consular missions from payment of tax etc.Read
504 Construction of references.Read
505 Repealed..Read
506 Repealed..Read
507 Special provisions as to rural areas.Read
508 Special provisions as to Red Fort area.Read
508A Corporation to undertake work on agency basis.Read
509 Repealed..Read
510 Provisions relating to existing local authorities in Delhi till the establishment of the Corporation.Read
511 Provisions as to employees of bodies and local authorities whose functions are taken over by the Corporation.Read
511A Temporary provision with respect to electricity, water, sewage, etc.Read
511B Special provision as to transferred functions.Read
512 Special provisions as to the area transferred from New Delhi to DelhiRead
513 Expenditure in connection with the Municipal Affairs from the commencement of this Act to the adoption of the budget by a Corporation.Read
514 Limits of New Delhi Municipality.Read
514A Appointment of Special OfficerRead
514AA Transitional provisionsRead
514B Overriding effect of the provisions of the Delhi Development Act, 1957.Read
515 Power to remove difficulties.Read
516 Repeal, etc., and savings.Read
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