The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957
Administered Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs / Department of States
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Section 483 Supplemental provisions respecting bye-laws.
(1) Any power to make bye-laws conferred by this Act is conferred subject to the conditions of the bye-laws being made after previous publication and in the case of such bye-laws being made by 1[2[the Corporation]] of their not taking effect until they have been approved by the 3 *** Government and published in the Official Gazette.
(2) The 3 *** Government in approving a bye-law may make any change therein which appears to it to be necessary.
(3) The 3 *** Government may, after previous publication of its intention cancel any bye-law which it has approved, and thereupon the bye-law shall cease to have effect.
(2) The 3 *** Government in approving a bye-law may make any change therein which appears to it to be necessary.
(3) The 3 *** Government may, after previous publication of its intention cancel any bye-law which it has approved, and thereupon the bye-law shall cease to have effect.
1. Subs. by Delhi Act 12 of 2011, s. 2, for “the Corporation” (w.e.f. 13-1-2012).
2. Subs. by Act 10 of 2022, s. 2, for “a Corporation” (w.e.f. 22-5-2022).
3. The word Central omitted by Act 67 of 1993, s. 121 (w.e.f. 1-10-1993).
2. Subs. by Act 10 of 2022, s. 2, for “a Corporation” (w.e.f. 22-5-2022).
3. The word Central omitted by Act 67 of 1993, s. 121 (w.e.f. 1-10-1993).
Section 484 Bye-laws to be available for inspection and purchase. 1 docs
(1) A copy of all bye-laws made under this Act shall be kept at the municipal office and shall, during office hours, be open free of charge to inspection by any inhabitant of Delhi.
(2) Copies of all such bye-laws shall be kept at the municipal office and shall be sold to the public at cost price either singly or in collections at the option of the purchaser.
(2) Copies of all such bye-laws shall be kept at the municipal office and shall be sold to the public at cost price either singly or in collections at the option of the purchaser.
Section 484A Omitted..
484A. [Director of Local Bodies.] Omitted by the Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Act, 2022, s. 12 (w.e.f. 22-5-2022).Earlier it was inserted by Delhi Act 12 of 2011, s. 19.
Section 485 Power of Central Government to require production of documents.
485. Power of Central Government 1 [or the Government] to require production of documents.---The Central Government 1 [or the Government] may at any time require the Commissioner--
(a) to produce any record, correspondence, plan or other document in his possession or under his control;
(b) to furnish any return, plan, estimate, statement, account or statistics relating to the proceedings, duties or works of 2[3[the Corporation]] or any of the municipal authorities;
(c) to furnish or obtain and furnish any report.
(a) to produce any record, correspondence, plan or other document in his possession or under his control;
(b) to furnish any return, plan, estimate, statement, account or statistics relating to the proceedings, duties or works of 2[3[the Corporation]] or any of the municipal authorities;
(c) to furnish or obtain and furnish any report.
1. Ins by Act 67 of 1993, s. 122 (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).
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).
Section 486 Inspection.
The Central Government 1 [or the Government] may depute any person in the service of Government to inspect or examine any municipal department or office or any service or work undertaken by 2[3[the Corporation]] or any of the municipal authorities or any property belonging to 2[3[the Corporation]] and to report thereon and 2[3[the Corporation]] and every municipal authority and all municipal officers and other municipal employees shall be bound to afford the person so deputed access at all reasonable times to the premises and properties of 2[3[the Corporation]] and to all records, accounts and other documents the inspection of which he may consider necessary to enable him to discharge his duties.
1. Ins by Act 67 of 1993, s. 122 (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).
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).
Section 487 Directions by Central Government.
(1) If, 1 [whether on receipt of a report or on receipt of] any information or report obtained under section 485 or section 486 or otherwise, the Central Government is of opinion--
(a) that any duty imposed on 2[3[the Corporation]] or any municipal authority by or under this Act has not been performed or has been performed in an imperfect, insufficient or unsuitable manner, or
(b) that adequate financial provision has not been made for the performance or any such duty, it may direct 2[3[the Corporation]] or the municipal authority concerned, within such period as it think fit, to make arrangements to its satisfaction for the proper performance of the duty, or, as the case may be, to make financial provision to its satisfaction for the performance of the duty and 2[3[the Corporation]] or the municipal authority concerned shall comply with such direction:
Provided that, unless in the opinion of the Central Government the immediate execution of such order is necessary, it shall before making any direction under this section give 2[3[the Corporation]] or the municipal authority concerned an opportunity of showing cause why such direction should not be made.
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(a) that any duty imposed on 2[3[the Corporation]] or any municipal authority by or under this Act has not been performed or has been performed in an imperfect, insufficient or unsuitable manner, or
(b) that adequate financial provision has not been made for the performance or any such duty, it may direct 2[3[the Corporation]] or the municipal authority concerned, within such period as it think fit, to make arrangements to its satisfaction for the proper performance of the duty, or, as the case may be, to make financial provision to its satisfaction for the performance of the duty and 2[3[the Corporation]] or the municipal authority concerned shall comply with such direction:
Provided that, unless in the opinion of the Central Government the immediate execution of such order is necessary, it shall before making any direction under this section give 2[3[the Corporation]] or the municipal authority concerned an opportunity of showing cause why such direction should not be made.
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1. Subs. by Act 67 of 1993, s. 123, for "whether on receipt of" (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. Omitted by Act 67 of 1993, s. 123 (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. Omitted by Act 67 of 1993, s. 123 (w.e.f. 1-10-1993).
Section 488 Power to provide for enforcement of direction under section 487.
If, within the period fixed by a direction made under sub-section (1) of section 487, any action the taking of which has been directed under that sub-section has not been duly taken, the Central Government may make arrangements for the taking of such action and may direct that all expenses connected therewith shall be defrayed out of the Municipal Fund.
Section 489 Power of Government to give directions in relation to primary schools, etc.
(1) The Central Government may give 1[2[the Corporation]] all such directions as it considers necessary in respect of subjects, curricula, text books, standards and methods of teaching in primary schools vested in 1[2[the Corporation]] or maintained wholly or partly by grants paid out of the Municipal Fund and in respect of such other matters as that Government considers necessary and 1[2[the Corporation]] shall comply with all such directions.
(2) It shall be lawful for any officer appointed by the 3[Government] in this behalf to inspect any such school; and all reasonable facilities shall be given to such officer in connection with the inspection.
(3) The 3[Government], after considering the report of inspection made by such officer, may give 1[2[the Corporation]] such directions as it considers necessary and 1[2[the Corporation]] shall comply with such directions.
(2) It shall be lawful for any officer appointed by the 3[Government] in this behalf to inspect any such school; and all reasonable facilities shall be given to such officer in connection with the inspection.
(3) The 3[Government], after considering the report of inspection made by such officer, may give 1[2[the Corporation]] such directions as it considers necessary and 1[2[the Corporation]] shall comply with such directions.
1. Subs. by Delhi Act 12 of 2011, s. 2, for "Central Government" (w.e.f. 13-1-2012).
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).
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).
Section 490 Dissolution of the Corporation.
1 [490. Dissolution of 2[3[the Corporation]]--(1) If, in the opinion of the Central Government, 2[3[the Corporation]] persistently makes default in the performance of the duties imposed on it by or under this Act or exceeds or abuses its powers, the Central Government may by an order published, together with a statement of reasons therefor, in the Official Gazette, dissolve 2[3[the Corporation:
Provided that 2[3[the Corporation]] shall be given a reasonable opportunity of being heard before its dissolution.
(2) When 2[3[the Corporation]] is dissolved by an order under sub-section (1),--
(a) all councillors shall, on the date of the dissolution, vacate their office as such councillors and the persons referred to in clause (b) of sub-section (3) of section 3 shall cease to be represented in 2[3[the Corporation]];
(b) during the period of dissolution of 2[3[the Corporation]], all powers and duties conferred and imposed upon 2[3[the Corporation]] by or under this Act or any other law, shall be exercised and performed by such officer or authority as the Central Government may appoint in that behalf;
(c) all property vested in 2[3[the Corporation]] shall, until it is re-constituted, vest in the 4[Government].
(3) An election to constitute 2[3[the Corporation]] shall be completed before the expiration of a period of six months from the date of its dissolution.
(4) An order of dissolution made under this section together with a statement of the reasons therefor shall be laid before each House of Parliament and the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi as soon as may be, after it has been made.
Provided that 2[3[the Corporation]] shall be given a reasonable opportunity of being heard before its dissolution.
(2) When 2[3[the Corporation]] is dissolved by an order under sub-section (1),--
(a) all councillors shall, on the date of the dissolution, vacate their office as such councillors and the persons referred to in clause (b) of sub-section (3) of section 3 shall cease to be represented in 2[3[the Corporation]];
(b) during the period of dissolution of 2[3[the Corporation]], all powers and duties conferred and imposed upon 2[3[the Corporation]] by or under this Act or any other law, shall be exercised and performed by such officer or authority as the Central Government may appoint in that behalf;
(c) all property vested in 2[3[the Corporation]] shall, until it is re-constituted, vest in the 4[Government].
(3) An election to constitute 2[3[the Corporation]] shall be completed before the expiration of a period of six months from the date of its dissolution.
(4) An order of dissolution made under this section together with a statement of the reasons therefor shall be laid before each House of Parliament and the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi as soon as may be, after it has been made.
1. Subs. by Act 67 of 1993, s. 124, for section 490 (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. 2, for "Central Government" (w.e.f. 13-1-2012).
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. 2, for "Central Government" (w.e.f. 13-1-2012).
Section 490A Delegation of power by the Central Government. 3 docs
1 [490A. Delegation of power by the Central Government.The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that any power exercisable by it under this Act shall, subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the notification be exercisable by the Government or any of its officers or by the Commissioner or any other authority.]
1. Ins. by s. 125, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-10-1993).
Section 490B Delegation of power by the Government.
1[490B. Delegation of power by the Government.—The Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that any power exercisable by it under this act shall, subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the notification, be exercisable by any of its officers or by Commissioner or by any other authority.]
Ins. by Delhi Act 12 of 2011, s. 20 (w.e.f. 13-1-2012).
Section 491 Power to delegate functions of Commissioner.
The Commissioner may by order direct that any power conferred or any duty imposed on him by or under this Act shall, in such circumstances and under such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the order, be exercised and performed also by any municipal officer or other municipal employee specified in the order.
Section 492 Validity of notices and other documents.
No notice, order, requisition, licence, permission in writing or any other document issued under this Act shall be invalid merely by reason of defect of form.
Section 493 Admissibility of document or entry as evidence.
A copy of any receipt, application, plan, notice, order or other document or of any entry in a register in the possession of any municipal authority shall, if duly certified by the legal keeper thereof or other person authorised by the Commissioner in this behalf, be admissible in evidence of the existence of the document or entry, and shall be admitted as evidence of the matters and transactions therein recorded in every case where, and to the same extent to which, the original document or entry would, if produced, have been admissible to prove such matters and transactions.
Section 494 Evidence of Municipal officer or employee.
No Municipal officer or other municipal employee shall, in any legal proceedings to which the Corporation is not a party, be required to produce any register or document the contents of which can be proved under section 493 by a certified copy, or to appear as a witness to prove any matter or transaction recorded therein save by order of the court made for special cause.
Section 495 Prohibition against obstruction of Mayor or any municipal authority, etc.
No person shall obstruct or molest 1[2[the Corporation]] or any municipal authority, the Mayor or the Deputy Mayor, any councillor or aldermen or any person employed by 1[2[the Corporation]] or any person with whom the Commissioner has entered into a contract on behalf of 1[2[the Corporation]], in the performance of their duty or of anything which they are empowered or required to do by virtue or in consequence of any provision of this Act or of any rule, regulation or bye-law made thereunder.
1. Subs. by s. 2, , ibid., for “the Corporation” (w.e.f. 13-1-2012).
2. Subs. by Act 10 of 2022, s. 2, for “a Corporation” (w.e.f. 22-5-2022).
2. Subs. by Act 10 of 2022, s. 2, for “a Corporation” (w.e.f. 22-5-2022).
Section 496 Prohibition against removal of mark.
No person shall remove any mark set up for the purpose of indicating any level or direction incidental to the execution of any work authorised by this Act or of any rule or bye-law made thereunder.
Section 497 Prohibition against removal or obliteration of notice.
No person shall, without authority in that behalf, remove, destroy, deface or otherwise obliterate any notice exhibited by or under orders of 1[2[the Corporation]] or any municipal authority or any municipal officer or other municipal employee specified by the Commissioner in this behalf.
1. Subs. by Delhi Act 12 of 2011, s. 2, for “the Corporation” (w.e.f. 13-1-2012).
2. Subs. by Act 10 of 2022, s. 2, for “a Corporation” (w.e.f. 22-5-2022).
2. Subs. by Act 10 of 2022, s. 2, for “a Corporation” (w.e.f. 22-5-2022).
Section 498 Prohibition against unauthorised dealings with public place or materials.
No person shall, without authority in that behalf, remove earth, sand or other material or deposit any matter or make any encroachment from, in, or on any land vested in 1[2[the Corporation]] or in any way obstruct the same.
1. Subs. by Delhi Act 12 of 2011, s. 2, for the Corporation (w.e.f. 13-1-2012).
2. Subs. by Act 10 of 2022, s. 2, for a Corporation (w.e.f. 22-5-2022)
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2. Subs. by Act 10 of 2022, s. 2, for a Corporation (w.e.f. 22-5-2022)
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Section 499 Liability of Commissioner, etc., for loss, waste or mis-application of Municipal Fund or property
(1) 1 [Every councillor and every person referred to in clause (b) of sub-section (3) of section 3, the Commissioner,] 2 *** and every municipal officer and other municipal employee shall be liable for the loss, waste or misapplication of any money or other property owned by or vested in Corporation, if such loss, waste or misapplication is a direct consequence of his neglect or misconduct and a suit for compensation may be instituted against him by 3[4[the Corporation]] with the previous sanction of the 5 *** 6[Central Government] or by the 5 *** 6[CentralGovernment].
(2) Every such suit shall be instituted within three years after the date on which the cause of action arose.
(2) Every such suit shall be instituted within three years after the date on which the cause of action arose.
1. Subs. by Act 67 of 1993, s. 126, for "Every councillor and alderman, the Commissioner, the General Manager (Electricity)," (w.e.f. 1-10-1993).
2. The words and brackets " , the General Manager (Transport)" omitted by Act 71 of 1971, s. 7(b) and the Second Schedule (w.e.f. 3-11-1971).
3. Subs. by Delhi Act 12 of 2011, s. 2, for " the Corporation" (w.e.f. 13-1-2012).
4. Subs. by Act 10 of 2022, s. 2, for " a Corporation" (w.e.f. 22-5-2022).
5. The word "Central" omitted by Act 67 of 1993, s. 126 (w.e.f. 1-10-1993).
6. Subs. by Act 10 of 2022, s. 2, for " Government" (w.e.f.22-5-2022).
2. The words and brackets " , the General Manager (Transport)" omitted by Act 71 of 1971, s. 7(b) and the Second Schedule (w.e.f. 3-11-1971).
3. Subs. by Delhi Act 12 of 2011, s. 2, for " the Corporation" (w.e.f. 13-1-2012).
4. Subs. by Act 10 of 2022, s. 2, for " a Corporation" (w.e.f. 22-5-2022).
5. The word "Central" omitted by Act 67 of 1993, s. 126 (w.e.f. 1-10-1993).
6. Subs. by Act 10 of 2022, s. 2, for " Government" (w.e.f.22-5-2022).