Section 37

Discharge of functions of the Mayor by the Deputy Mayor.

The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957

  • Act 66 of 1957
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of States
About this Act

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

All sections
    (1) When the office of the Mayor is vacant, the Deputy Mayor shall act as Mayor until a new Mayor is elected.
     (2) When the Mayor is absent from his duty on account of illness or any other cause, the powers, duties and functions of the Mayor shall be exercised and performed by the Deputy Mayor.
     (3) The Mayor may by order in writing delegate any of his powers, duties and functions to the Deputy Mayor.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

Scroll to Top