Section 52

Powers and functions of the Wards Committee.

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.

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    1[52. Powers and functions of the Wards Committee.-- (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, every Wards Committee shall exercise the powers and perform the functions as specified in the Fifteenth Schedule on behalf of 2[3[the Corporation]] in relation to that Zone.
     (2) 4[The Central Government may] , after consultation with the Government, by notification in the Official Gazette, amend the Fifteenth Schedule.
     (3) When any question arises as to whether any matter falls within the purview of a Wards Committee or 2[3[the Corporation]], it shall be referred to the Government, and the decision of that Government thereon shall be final.]

Notes

1. Subs. by Act 67 of 1993, s. 42, for the heading and sections 50 to 53 (w.e.f. 1-10-1993).
2. Subs. by Delhi Act 12 of 2011, s. 2, for "the Corporation" (w.e.f. 13-1-2012).
3. Subs. by Act 10 of 2022, s. 2, for "a Corporation" (w.e.f. 22-5-2022).
4. Subs. by Delhi Act 12 of 2011, s. 10, for “The Central Government may, after consultation with the Government” (w.e.f. 13-1-2012).

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

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