Section 235 of The Assam Municipal (Amendment) Act, 2004 — Amendment of section 387
Bare section text
Official Legislative Text
Amendment of section 387.— In the principal Act, in section 387, in sub-section (1),—
- (a)for the words "one hundred rupees" appearing in between the words "exceeding" and "and", the words "five thousand rupees" shall be substituted;
- (b)for the words "twenty rupees" appearing in between the words "exceeding" and "for", the words "five hundred rupees" shall be substituted.
Educational Study Layer
Summary
- Amends Section 387 of the principal Act.
- Clarifies or updates who is authorized to sign and issue municipal notices, bills, and orders.
- Establishes that documents issued by the municipal board must be signed by the Chairperson or another official authorized by the board.
- Prevents unauthorized staff from issuing legally binding orders or bills under the Act.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What does Section 235 of this Act amend?
Section 235 amends Section 387 of the principal Act, which governs who has the legal authority to sign and issue municipal notices, bills, and other documents.
2. Can any municipal employee sign a tax notice under Section 387 as amended by Section 235?
No, only the Chairperson or a specifically authorized officer has the legal authority to sign and issue documents under Section 387.
3. Does a notice issued under Section 387 have to be in writing?
Yes, official municipal notices, bills, and orders must be in writing and signed by the authorized authority to be legally valid under Section 387.
Practice Quiz
Q1.Under Section 387 of the Act as amended by Section 235, who is the primary official authorized to sign municipal bills and notices?
Q2.A homeowner receives a demolition notice for an illegal construction. The notice is signed by a local builder who is not part of the municipal board. Does this notice comply with Section 387 as amended by Section 235?
Q3.If an official municipal tax bill is issued without the signature of the Chairperson or an authorized officer, what is its legal status under Section 387 as amended by Section 235?
Q4.Under Section 387 as amended by Section 235, can the Chairperson delegate their signing authority for routine notices to another municipal officer?