Section 146 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957
Power of Commissioner in case of contravention.
If any advertisement is erected, exhibited, fixed or retained in contravention of the provisions of section 143, the Commissioner may require the owner or occupier of the land, building, wall, hoarding, frame, post or structure or vehicle upon, or over or in which the same is erected, exhibited, fixed or retained, to take down or remove such advertisement or may enter any land, building, property or vehicle and have the advertisement dismantled taken down or removed or spoiled, defaced or screened.
Summary
- Section 146 gives the Commissioner the power to handle illegal advertisements by having them removed or covered up.
- The Commissioner can order the owner or occupier of the property or vehicle to take down the advertisement.
- The Commissioner also has the authority to enter any land, building, or vehicle to dismantle or remove the advertisement.
- If removal is difficult, the Commissioner can choose to spoil, deface, or screen the advertisement from view.
- This power applies when an advertisement breaks the rules set out in section 143 of the Act.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who has the power to remove an illegal billboard under Section 146 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957?
The Commissioner has the power to either order the owner to remove the billboard or enter the property to remove it directly under Section 146 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957.
2. Can the municipality enter my property without permission to take down an ad under Section 146 of the Delhi Municipal Corporation law?
Yes, Section 146 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 permits the Commissioner to enter any land, building, or property to dismantle or remove an unauthorized advertisement.
3. What happens if an advertisement cannot be easily removed under Section 146 of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi Act?
If it cannot be taken down easily, Section 146 of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi Act allows the Commissioner to spoil, deface, or screen the advertisement so it is no longer visible.
Test yourself
Q1.What action can the Commissioner take against an illegal advertisement on a vehicle under Section 146 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957?
Q2.Who can the Commissioner require to take down an unauthorized advertisement under Section 146 of the Delhi Municipal law?
Q3.Which of the following is an allowed method for the Commissioner to deal with an illegal ad under Section 146 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957?
Q4.The powers in Section 146 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 are triggered when an advertisement violates the provisions of which other section?