Section 261 of The Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Corporation Act, 2000 — Provision for daily cleansing of streets and removal of rubbish and filth
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Official Legislative Text
- (1)For the purpose of securing the efficient scavenging and cleansing of all streets and premises, the Commissioner shall provide––
- (a)for the daily surface cleansing of all streets and the removal of the sweepings therefrom ; and
- (b)for the removal of the contents of all receptacles and depots and of the accumulation at all places provided or appointed by him under the provisions of this Act for the temporary deposit of rubbish, filth and other polluted and obnoxious matter.
- (2)The Commissioner may, by public notice issue directions as to the time at which, the manner in which, and the conditions subject to which any matter referred to in sub-section (1) may be removed along a street or may be deposited or otherwise disposed of.
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Summary
- The Commissioner is legally required to make daily provisions for the surface cleansing of all streets and the removal of all sweepings.
- The Commissioner must provide for the regular clearance and removal of contents from all municipal receptacles and depots used for the temporary deposit of rubbish, filth, and other offensive matter.
- The scavenging duties under this section apply to all streets and premises across the municipal area.
- The Commissioner has the authority to issue public notices specifying the exact hours, routes, and methods for transporting and disposing of waste along municipal streets.
- Public notices issued by the Commissioner can establish binding conditions governing where and how sweepings, filth, and obnoxious materials may be deposited or treated.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. How often must streets be cleansed under Section 261?
Under Section 261 of this Act, the Commissioner must provide for the daily surface cleansing of all streets and the daily removal of sweepings.
2. What types of waste depots must the Commissioner clear under Section 261?
Under Section 261 of this Act, the Commissioner must clear all receptacles, depots, and designated places provided for the temporary deposit of rubbish, filth, and other polluted and obnoxious matter.
3. Can the Commissioner regulate the hours during which garbage is transported through streets under Section 261?
Under Section 261 of this Act, the Commissioner may issue a public notice specifying the time, manner, and conditions under which waste matter may be transported along streets or disposed of.
4. Whose legal duty is it to arrange street scavenging under Section 261?
Under Section 261 of this Act, the duty to provide for efficient scavenging, daily street cleansing, and waste removal is placed directly on the Commissioner.
Practice Quiz
Q1.Under Section 261 of this Act, what specific frequency of surface cleansing of streets is the Commissioner required to provide?
Q2.Under Section 261 of this Act, by what administrative mechanism may the Commissioner regulate the hours and routes for transporting waste along public streets?
Q3.Under Section 261 of this Act, which collection points is the Commissioner obligated to empty and maintain?
Q4.Under Section 261 of this Act, what is the primary stated statutory objective for requiring the Commissioner to remove sweepings and clear collection depots?