Section 139 of The Manipur Municipalities Act, 1994 in hindi
Power to require unwholesome tanks or private premises to be cleansed or drained.
- (1)The Nagar Panchayat or the Council may require the owner or occupier of any land within eight days or such longer period as the Nagar Panchayat or the Council may fix, either to re-excavate or at his option fill up with suitable material or to cleanse any well, water-course, private tank or pool therein, and to drain off and remove any waste or stagnant water which may appear to be injurious to health or offensive to the neighbourhood: Provided that if, for the purpose of effecting any drainage under this section, it shall be necessary to acquire any land not being the property of the person who is required to drain his land or to pay compensation to any other person, Nagar Panchayat or as the case may be, the Council shall provide such land and pay such compensation.
- (2)If under the provisions of this Act the Nagar Panchayat or the Council execute the work of such re-excavation or filling up with suitable material, it may take possession of the tank or pool or the sites of such tank or pool and retain such possession and turn the same to profitable account until the expenses thereby incurred shall have been realised.
Summary
- The council can require owners to clean or fill in dirty water spots.
- It covers unwholesome tanks, pools, water-courses, or private wells.
- Owners might be told to re-excavate, fill with clean material, or remove stagnant water.
- The time limit is eight days, but the council can allow for more time.
- If the council does the work, they can take over the tank until their costs are paid back.
- Like drainage rules, the council pays if the work must cross a neighbor's property.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What can the council do if my private tank is dirty under Section 139 of the 1994 Act?
Under Section 139 of The Manipur Municipalities Act, 1994, they can order you to clean it, re-excavate it, or fill it up within eight days.
2. Can the council take my property if they clean my tank for me?
Yes, under Section 139 of the 1994 Manipur Act, they can take possession of the tank or pool and turn it to profitable account until their expenses are realized.
3. How much time is given for cleaning a well under Section 139 of the 1994 Act?
The standard time is eight days, but Section 139 of the 1994 Act says the council can fix a longer period if needed.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 139 of The Manipur Municipalities Act, 1994, what is the minimum time given to clean a tank?
2.What can the council do if they perform the cleaning work under Section 139 of the 1994 Manipur Act?
3.Which of these is a valid instruction under Section 139 of the 1994 Act?
4.Under Section 139 of The Manipur Municipalities Act, 1994, what type of water must be removed?