Section 345A
Power to seal unauthorised constructions.
The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957
About this Act
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the Municipal Government of Delhi.
1[345A. Power to seal unauthorised constructions.(1) It shall be lawful for the Commissioner, at
any time, before or after making an order of demolition under section 343 or of the stoppage of the
erection of any building or execution of any work under section 343 or under section 344, to make an
order directing the sealing of such erection or work or of the premises in which such erection or work is
being carried on or has been completed in the manner prescribed by rules, for the purpose of carrying out
the provisions of this Act, or for preventing any dispute as to the nature and extent of such erection or
work.
(2) Where any erection or work or any premises in which any erection or work is being carried on, has or have been sealed, the Commissioner may, for the purpose of demolishing such erection or work in accordance with the provisions of this Act, order such seal to be removed.
(3) No person shall remove such seal except
(a) under an order made by the Commissioner under sub-section (2); or
(b) under an order of an Appellate Tribunal or the Administrator, made in an appeal under this Act.]
(2) Where any erection or work or any premises in which any erection or work is being carried on, has or have been sealed, the Commissioner may, for the purpose of demolishing such erection or work in accordance with the provisions of this Act, order such seal to be removed.
(3) No person shall remove such seal except
(a) under an order made by the Commissioner under sub-section (2); or
(b) under an order of an Appellate Tribunal or the Administrator, made in an appeal under this Act.]
Notes
1. Ins. by Act 42 of 1984, s. 6 (w.e.f. 10-2-1986).