Latrines and urinalsState · Delhi

Section 363 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 in hindi

The Commissioner may by notice require any owner or manager of a market, cart stand, cattle shed, theatre, railway station and other place of public resort within such time as may be specified in such notice to provide and maintain for the separate use of persons of each sex, latrines of such description and number and in such position as may be specified and to keep the same in clean and proper order.

Summary

This provision allows the Commissioner to demand the construction of latrines and urinals at public places like markets, cart stands, cattle sheds, theatres, and railway stations.
The Commissioner issues a notice to the owner or manager of these places to enforce this rule.
The notice will specify the exact description, number, and position of the facilities to be provided.
The facilities must include separate accommodations for men and women.
The owner or manager is required to keep the latrines clean and in proper order.

Practical examples

1The manager of a busy railway station gets a notice to install five new latrines in the eastern wing within forty-five days to serve the high volume of passengers.

2A cattle shed owner is ordered to build separate washing and urinal spaces for the men and women who work at the shed, following the exact positions marked in the Commissioner's notice.

FAQ

1. Who can be forced to build latrines under Section 363 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957?

Under Section 363 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, the Commissioner can issue a notice to any owner or manager of a market, cart stand, cattle shed, theatre, railway station, or other place of public resort.

2. Does Section 363 of the Delhi municipal law specify where the latrines should be built?

Yes, Section 363 of the Delhi municipal law allows the Commissioner to specify the exact position of the latrines in the issued notice.

3. Who is responsible for cleaning the latrines under Section 363 of the municipal act?

Section 363 of the municipal act states that the owner or manager who was required to provide the latrines must keep them in clean and proper order.

Test yourself

Q1.To whom does the Commissioner issue a notice under Section 363 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957?

Q2.What details will the Commissioner's notice include under Section 363 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957?

Q3.Which of the following places is specifically listed in Section 363 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 as being subject to this provision?

Q4.What is the requirement for accommodating different people at these public places under Section 363 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957?

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