Section 400 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 in hindi
The Commissioner may, by public notice, prohibit in any case where such prohibition appears to him to be necessary for the prevention of danger to life or property, the stacking or collecting of wood, dry grass, straw or other inflammable materials, or the placing of mats or thatched huts or the lighting of fires in any place which may be specified in the notice.
Summary
- The single most important thing this provision does is confirm its own complete removal from the current municipal law.
- It previously handled rules regarding the stacking or collecting of inflammable materials.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What was the original subject of Section 400 of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act?
Section 400 of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act originally covered the stacking or collecting of inflammable materials.
Test yourself
Q1.Which legislation is responsible for the omission of Section 400 from the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act?
Q2.What was the original title of Section 400 of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act before it was omitted?
Q3.On what date did the omission of Section 400 of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act take effect?
Q4.Which part of the Jan Vishwas Amendment of Provisions Act, 2026 facilitated the removal of Section 400 from the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act?