Section 36 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957
- (1)The Mayor or the Deputy Mayor shall hold office from the time of his election until the election of his successor in office, unless in the meantime he resigns his office as Mayor or Deputy Mayor 1*** or unless in the case of the Deputy Mayor he is elected as Mayor.
- (2)The Mayor or the Deputy Mayor may be given such facilities in respect of residential accommodation, conveyance and the like as may be determined in each case by rules made in this behalf.
- (3)The Mayor shall have full access to all the records of 2[3[the Corporation]] and may obtain reports-- 4*** from the Commissioner on any matter connected with the municipal government of 5[6]Delhi]]; 7* * * * *
Summary
- This provision sets the term of office for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor, ending only when their successors are officially elected.
- It notes that the term ends early if the official resigns or if the Deputy Mayor gets elected as the Mayor.
- It allows for special rules to be made granting the Mayor and Deputy Mayor facilities such as residential housing and transportation.
- It guarantees the Mayor full access to all official records of the Corporation.
- It empowers the Mayor to request and obtain reports from the Commissioner regarding the municipal government of Delhi.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. How long does a Mayor stay in office under Section 36 of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act?
Under Section 36 of the Act, the Mayor or Deputy Mayor holds office from the time they are elected until their successor is chosen, unless they resign early.
2. What special perks does the Mayor get under Section 36 of the city's municipal law?
Section 36 of the Act allows the Mayor and Deputy Mayor to receive facilities like housing and transportation, which are decided by specific rules.
3. Can the Mayor look at city records under Section 36 of the 1957 Act?
Yes, Section 36 of the Act gives the Mayor full access to all records of the Corporation and the power to ask the Commissioner for reports on any municipal matters.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 36 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, what event naturally concludes the regular term of office of a serving Mayor?
Q2.According to Section 36 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, what happens to the Deputy Mayor current term if they are elected as the Mayor?
Q3.Under Section 36 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, which of the following best describes the Mayor right to access Corporation information?
Q4.Based on Section 36 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, who is responsible for providing reports to the Mayor regarding the municipal government of Delhi?