Section 342 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957
Prohibition against use of inflammable materials for building, etc., without permission.
In such areas as may be specified by bye-laws made in this behalf, no roof, verandah, pandal or wall of a building or no shed or fence shall be constructed or reconstructed or cloth, grass leaves, mats or other inflammable materials except with the written permission of the Commissioner, nor shall any such roof, verandah, pandal, wall, shed or fence constructed or reconstructed in any year be retained in a subsequent year except with fresh permission obtained in this behalf.
Summary
- The single most important thing this provision does is prohibit the use of highly inflammable materials for roofs, walls, or fences without explicit written permission.
- It specifies materials like cloth, grass leaves, and mats that cannot be used in areas designated by the bye-laws.
- It applies to the construction or reconstruction of roofs, verandahs, pandals, walls, sheds, and fences.
- It requires that the written permission from the Commissioner be obtained before using these materials.
- It mandates that any structure built with these materials must get fresh permission every year to be legally retained.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can I use grass mats for my patio roof under Section 342 of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act?
Under Section 342 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, you cannot construct a roof out of grass mats or inflammable materials without the written permission of the Commissioner.
2. Do I need a new permit every year for a cloth shed under Section 342 of the 1957 municipal law?
Yes, under Section 342 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, you must obtain fresh permission every year to retain any structure made of cloth, grass, or other inflammable materials.
3. Who issues the permission for inflammable structures under Section 342 of the Delhi Corporation Act?
Under Section 342 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, the written permission must be granted by the Commissioner.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 342 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, which of the following materials is explicitly restricted from being used without permission?
Q2.Under Section 342 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, what kind of permission is required to build a shed using cloth?
Q3.Under Section 342 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, how often must permission be renewed to retain a structure made of inflammable materials?
Q4.Under Section 342 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, which of the following structures is NOT explicitly mentioned as being restricted when using inflammable materials?