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Section 438 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 in hindi

Every public notice given under this Act or any byelaw made thereunder shall be in writing under the signature of 1 [the Commissioner or of any municipal officer authorised by him in this behalf] and shall be widely made known in the locality to be affected thereby by affixing copies thereof in conspicuous public places within the said locality or by publishing the same by beat of drum or by advertisement in local newspaper or by any two or more of these means and by any other means that the 2 [Commissioner] may think fit.

Summary

The single most important thing this provision does is define how public notices must be communicated to the community.
It requires all public notices under the Act or its bye-laws to be in writing.
Every notice must bear the signature of the Commissioner or an authorised municipal officer.
Notices can be published by affixing copies in conspicuous public places in the affected locality.
Other valid methods include beating a drum, placing advertisements in local newspapers, or any other means the Commissioner chooses.

Practical examples

1On 10 October 2026, the Commissioner issues a written notice about a new street closure and has workers paste printed copies on notice boards around the affected neighbourhood.

2A municipal officer authorises a local drum beater to walk through a busy market area on 15 November 2026 to loudly announce an upcoming health inspection schedule.

FAQ

1. How must a public notice be signed according to Section 438 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957?

Under Section 438 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, a public notice must be in writing and signed by the Commissioner or by a municipal officer authorised by him.

2. Where can I expect to find a public notice posted under Section 438 of the Delhi municipal law?

Section 438 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 states that you can find copies affixed in conspicuous public places within the locality that is affected by the notice.

3. Is a newspaper advertisement a valid way to publish a notice under Section 438 of the Act?

Yes, advertising in a local newspaper is one of the explicitly approved methods mentioned in Section 438 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 438 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, whose signature is required on a public notice?

Q2.Which of the following is an explicitly approved method for making a public notice known under Section 438 of the Delhi municipal law?

Q3.According to Section 438 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, in what format must a public notice initially be created?

Q4.How many methods of publication can the Commissioner use under Section 438 of The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957?

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