BUILDING REGULATIONSState · Delhi

Section 330A of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957

1[330A. General superintendence, etc., of the 2[3[Central Government]].--Notwithstanding anything contained in any other provision of this Act, the Commissioner shall exercise his powers and discharge his functions under this Chapter, under the general superintendence, direction and control of the 2[3[Central Government]].]

Summary

The single most important thing this provision does is place the Commissioner's building regulation powers under the ultimate control of the Central Government.
It states that the Commissioner must exercise his powers and discharge his functions under this specific chapter subject to general superintendence.
This superintendence, direction, and control over the Commissioner override anything else contained in any other provision of the Act.

Practical examples

1Commissioner Gupta decides to implement a new strict building inspection policy, but the Central Government issues a directive altering how the policy should be executed, which Gupta is legally bound to follow.

2A group of builders challenges a decision made by the Commissioner, arguing he has absolute final say, but they learn his actions are legally subject to the oversight of the Central Government.

FAQ

1. Who oversees the Commissioner's duties under Section 330A of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act?

Under Section 330A of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act 1957, the Commissioner's functions are overseen by the Central Government through general superintendence, direction, and control.

2. Does any other rule in the municipal law override the Central Government's control in Section 330A?

No, Section 330A of the general municipal law explicitly states that this oversight applies notwithstanding anything contained in any other provision of the Act.

3. What specific scope of work does Section 330A of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act apply to?

Section 330A of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act 1957 applies specifically to the Commissioner's powers and functions under this Chapter, which deals with building regulations.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 330A of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, which authority has general superintendence, direction, and control over the Commissioner?

Q2.How does Section 330A of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 interact with other provisions within the same Act?

Q3.To which specific area of the Commissioner's work does Section 330A of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 apply?

Q4.What level of intervention does Section 330A of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 grant to the overseeing authority?

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