Section 508 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957
Special provisions as to Red Fort area.
- (1)In administering the provisions of this Act within the Red Fort area 1[2[the Corporation]] shall comply with the military rules and regulations for the time being in force within that area.
- (2)In this section the expression Red Fort area means the Red Fort and such areas continuous thereto as may be declared by the 3[Government] by notification in the Gazette of India to be included within the Red Fort area.
Summary
- The single most important thing this provision does is require the Municipal Corporation to follow military rules when administering the Red Fort area.
- The Red Fort area includes the Red Fort itself and any connected areas that the Central Government officially declares to be part of it.
- The Central Government must announce the exact boundaries of this area through a notification in the Gazette of India.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does the Corporation have full control over the Red Fort area under Section 508 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957?
No, under Section 508 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, the Corporation must comply with the military rules and regulations that are currently in force within the Red Fort area while administering it.
2. Who decides the exact boundaries of the Red Fort area under Section 508 of the Delhi municipal law?
Under Section 508 of the Delhi municipal law, the Central Government has the power to declare the contiguous areas included in the Red Fort area by publishing a notification in the Gazette of India.
3. Can the Corporation ignore military rules for regular municipal tasks under Section 508 of the Act?
No, Section 508 of the Act specifically requires the Corporation to comply with military rules and regulations when carrying out its administrative duties within the Red Fort area.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 508 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, what rules must the Corporation follow when administering the Red Fort area?
Q2.According to Section 508 of the Delhi municipal law, who declares which contiguous areas are included in the Red Fort area?
Q3.Where must the declaration regarding the Red Fort area boundaries be published under Section 508 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957?
Q4.If the Corporation wants to execute an improvement scheme under Chapter XXI near the Red Fort, how does Section 508 of the Delhi municipal law affect this?