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What happens when a ward election is contested?

  • A poll is not taken
  • The election is cancelled
  • The candidates are disqualified
  • A poll is taken (correct)

    • What is prohibited in or near polling stations?

  • Campaigning
  • Voting
  • Registration
  • Canvassing (correct)

    • What is the penalty for disorderly conduct in or near polling stations?

  • Imprisonment
  • Both fine and imprisonment (correct)
  • Fine
  • No penalty

    • Who is responsible for maintaining the secrecy of voting?

    <p>Officers at polling stations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if an election fails or is set aside?

    <p>The State Government appoints Councillors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who hears and disposes of election petitions?

    <p>The Chief Judge of the Small Causes Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of consultative Committees?

    <p>To provide advice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are members of the Standing Committee replaced?

    <p>Through rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the chapter that deals with the Municipal Constitution?

    <p>Chapter II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term of office of Councillors according to the Act?

    <p>Until they cease to be a Councillor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 18-1A of the Act?

    <p>To specify the liability of Councillor to removal from office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the State Election Commissioner according to the Act?

    <p>To issue directions to prevent impersonation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 19 of the Act?

    <p>To divide Brihan Mumbai into single-member wards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 25 of the Act?

    <p>To give notice of the day fixed for ward elections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 21 of the Act?

    <p>To define the right to vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a Councillor becomes disqualified?

    <p>They cease to be a Councillor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Improvements Committee?

    <p>To carry out the improvement of the city</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are casual vacancies in the Improvements Committee filled up?

    <p>By appointing a new member to replace the one who retires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term of office of the Improvements Committee?

    <p>Until a new Committee is appointed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Education Committee?

    <p>To educate the members of the Municipal Corporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are members of the Education Committee appointed?

    <p>By appointment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a member of the Education Committee retires?

    <p>A new member is appointed to replace the one who retires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term of office of the Education Committee?

    <p>Until a new Committee is appointed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 50 of the Act?

    <p>To constitute the Brihan Mumbai Electric Supply and Transport Committee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 53 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>To deem the proceedings of meetings to be good and valid until the contrary is proved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who may exercise the powers and discharge the duties of any Committee?

    <p>The Corporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the provision regarding the removal of the Chairman or Deputy Chairman of Committees?

    <p>Section 53B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for the appointment of the Commissioner?

    <p>The State Government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the provision regarding the appointment of the Director?

    <p>Section 54A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for the appointment of the Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Improvements)?

    <p>The Corporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the provision regarding the functions of the Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Improvements)?

    <p>Section 56A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the power to vest appointments in?

    <p>The Commissioner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the property of abolished Municipalities and Local Authorities in extended suburbs?

    <p>It vests in the Corporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 91C?

    <p>To apply certain lands vested in the Corporation to the purpose of any scheme under this Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to debts payable by the Corporation?

    <p>They are repaid in monthly instalments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 89C?

    <p>To vest the Victoria and Albert Museum in the Corporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 91F?

    <p>To requisition premises, vehicles, etc. for elections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the property of abolished Municipalities and Local Authorities?

    <p>It vests in the Corporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Corporation required to provide for according to Section 62D?

    <p>Annual sum for the Prince of Wales Museum of Western India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 70?

    <p>To prescribe the mode of executing contracts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be done to recover arrears according to the Corporation?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the Consulting Officer of Health under Bombay Act VI of 1867?

    <p>Executive Health Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 78A?

    <p>Appointment of Municipal Chief Auditor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in case of default in payment of any instalment of the debt due on the Vehar water-works account?

    <p>The Government reverts the Vehar water-works</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 102 and 103?

    <p>To outline the method of appropriating payments on account of the Vehar water-works and consolidated loan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 64A?

    <p>Citizens Charter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Corporation required to provide for according to Section 62?

    <p>A monthly sum to the State Government for maintaining certain Medical Institutions in Mumbai</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of maintaining a sinking fund for house-rate and market loans?

    <p>To repay the house-rate and market loans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 105?

    <p>To publish the Annual Account of Balances due on Loans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 73?

    <p>Security when to be taken for performance of contract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Sections 105B and 105C?

    <p>To give the Commissioner powers to evict persons from Corporation premises and recover rent or damages as arrears of property taxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 106?

    <p>To give the Corporation the power to borrow from the Central or State Government or other persons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 109A?

    <p>To allow the investment of sinking fund and surplus moneys in debentures issued by the Corporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 110?

    <p>To specify the form of security for loans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the assessment-book be made for each ward?

    <p>Separately for each ward and in parts, if necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done when the valuation of property in any ward is completed?

    <p>Public notice should be given when valuation of property in any ward has been completed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when all complaints against valuations have been disposed of?

    <p>The assessment-book is authenticated by the Commissioner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can the assessment-book be amended during the official year?

    <p>Yes, it can be amended by the Commissioner during the official year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is a new assessment-book required every official year?

    <p>No, a new assessment-book is not required every official year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done when a person's name cannot be ascertained for property-taxes?

    <p>The occupier is liable for property-taxes until they give information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 111 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>Constitution of the municipal fund</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the municipal fund to be drawn against?

    <p>By the budget-grant only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 118 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>Purpose for which the municipal fund is to be applied</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 119 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>Temporary payments from the municipal fund for works urgently required for public service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the accounts to be kept in, according to Section 123 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>Forms prescribed by the Standing Committee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 125 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>Estimates of expenditure and income to be prepared by the Commissioner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for preparing the budget estimates of the Brihan Mumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking?

    <p>The General Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 124 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>Preparation of annual administration report and statement of accounts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 126C?

    <p>Estimates of expenditure and receipts of primary education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Budget Estimate 'G'?

    <p>To be prepared by the Standing Committee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 128?

    <p>Fixing rates of municipal taxes and of fares and charges of Brihan Mumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 131?

    <p>To increase the amount of budget grants and make additional grants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 135?

    <p>Monthly scrutiny of accounts by the municipal chief auditor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 139?

    <p>Taxes to be imposed under the Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 141?

    <p>Water-taxes on what premises to be levied</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 144?

    <p>Payment to be made to the Corporation in lieu of the general tax by the Central Government or the State Government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 146?

    <p>Primary responsibility for property-taxes on whom to rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 154?

    <p>Rateable value or capital value how to be determined</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is entitled to recover water charges from occupiers of tenements?

    <p>Owner of the premises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the provision regarding the refund of water tax?

    <p>Refund is possible only if notice of vacancy is given to the Commissioner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What right do owners and occupiers of premises have?

    <p>To drain into municipal drains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 173B?

    <p>To prevent owners from recovering water charges from occupiers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a building is erected without permission over a drain?

    <p>The Commissioner may demolish the building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is entitled to recover sewerage charges from occupiers of tenements?

    <p>Owner of the premises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can a Commissioner enforce drainage of undrained premises?

    <p>When the premises are within a hundred feet of a municipal drain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 174?

    <p>To provide refund of water tax and sewerage tax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must sewage and rain-water drains be?

    <p>Distinct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the provision regarding the application for refund?

    <p>Application for refund must be made within a specified time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where must cesspools be positioned?

    <p>Away from buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 191A?

    <p>To impose a tax on dogs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 191E?

    <p>To impose a theatre tax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for all drains and cesspools?

    <p>To be properly covered and ventilated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the power to allow others to carry drains through their land?

    <p>The owner of the land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What right do owners of drains have?

    <p>To allow use to others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 195-1A?

    <p>Exemption of gifts from octroi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 194-1A?

    <p>Exemption of articles belonging to certain Consular Officers from octroi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 194?

    <p>Exemption of articles belonging to the Government from octroi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 193?

    <p>Table of rates of octroi to be affixed on certain places</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 192?

    <p>Octroi on what articles and at what rates leviable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 216?

    <p>Writing-off of irrecoverable taxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 215?

    <p>Deleted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 214?

    <p>Deleted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 213?

    <p>Collection of octroi how to be effected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 212?

    <p>Property-taxes to be a first charge on premises on which they are assessed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, what is the purpose of Section 246?

    <p>Provision of means for disposal of sewerage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 247 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>Water-closets and other accommodation in buildings newly erected or re-erected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 248 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>Where there is no such accommodation or the accommodation is insufficient or objectionable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 249 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>Power to require privy accommodation to be provided for factories, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 251 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>Provisions as to privies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 252 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>Public necessaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 253 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>Inspection of drains, etc., not belonging to the corporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 258 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>Prohibition of acts contravening the provisions of this Chapter or done without sanction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may the Commissioner call for in relation to a building?

    <p>Either plans or additional information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can a building or work be proceeded with?

    <p>When the Commissioner has given permission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is prohibited in relation to buildings for human habitation?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 349?

    <p>To regulate the materials used for roofs and external walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may the Commissioner do in relation to a building or work?

    <p>Inspect it during construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 352A?

    <p>To confer summary powers for demolition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 353A?

    <p>To provide for completion certificates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 354B?

    <p>To provide for the transfer of rights to the corporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the power to inspect municipal water-works?

    <p>Persons appointed by the Commissioner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who determines the layout of land, private streets, and buildings?

    <p>The Commissioner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing fire-hydrants?

    <p>To facilitate firefighting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to private streets when they are sewered and meet certain conditions?

    <p>They are declared public streets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for occupying premises without a Commissioner's certificate?

    <p>Adequate water-supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the power to remove structures or fixtures that cause obstruction in streets?

    <p>The Commissioner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is prohibited in public streets?

    <p>Tethering of animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who may inspect premises in order to examine meter, communication-pipes, etc.?

    <p>Commissioner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 281 of the Act?

    <p>To ensure that water-pipes are not placed where water will be polluted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for taking precautions for public safety during municipal works?

    <p>The Persons granted permission under section 322</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 354P?

    <p>To provide a procedure on completion of a scheme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of section 328?

    <p>Regulation of sky-signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the power of the Commissioner under Section 354RN?

    <p>To acquire land for housing accommodation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for constructing or adopting public bridges, etc.?

    <p>Power to acquire premises for improvement of public street</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for repairing or enclosing dangerous places?

    <p>The Commissioner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 354S?

    <p>To extend the Land Acquisition Act to acquisition of land otherwise than by agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for prescribing the regular line of a street?

    <p>Commissioner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of section 337?

    <p>To require notice to be given to the Commissioner of intention to erect a building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 302 of the Act?

    <p>To require notice to be given to the Commissioner of intention to lay out lands for building and for private street</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 354UA?

    <p>To provide a condition for levying betterment charge in clearance and re-development areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 354W?

    <p>To grant loans for building purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 354WB?

    <p>To promote and assist housing associations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 354WC?

    <p>To provide compensation to the corporation on resumption of certain land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 354X?

    <p>To make payment to the State Government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Chapter XIV of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>To maintain a fire-brigade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for providing for the cleansing of streets and removal of refuse?

    <p>The Commissioner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is prohibited in Section 372 of the Act?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duty of owners and occupiers under Section 368 of the Act?

    <p>To collect and deposit dust, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the power to make regulations for the fire-brigade?

    <p>The Commissioner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to damages done by the fire-brigade according to Section 363 of the Act?

    <p>They are deemed damages by fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 357 of the Act?

    <p>To prescribe fees and charges of licensed plumbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Chapter XIII of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>To regulate the licensing of surveyors and plumbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for informing themselves of all births and deaths?

    <p>Registrar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done within seven days of a birth?

    <p>Inform the registrar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who certifies the cause of death of a deceased person?

    <p>Medical practitioner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 460A?

    <p>Management of the undertaking by General Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 460H?

    <p>Levy of fares and charges for transport services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 460K?

    <p>Making of contracts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 460R?

    <p>Schedule of permanent officers and servants to be prepared</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Brihan Mumbai Electric Supply and Transport Fund?

    <p>To manage the undertaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 378A of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>To require repair of insanitary buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be required under Section 375 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>Cleansing and lime washing of any building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 386 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>To fix places for public bathing, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may be prohibited under Section 384A of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>Stabling animals or storing grain in dwelling houses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 392 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>To regulate factories, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 394 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>To require a licence for certain articles or animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 378C of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>To provide for the procedure where a demolition order is made</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 377A of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>To deal with nuisance arising from defective roof</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of CHAPTER XVII?

    <p>To outline the by-laws for the Brihan Mumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who confirms the by-laws?

    <p>The Central or State Government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 462?

    <p>To impose punishment for breach of by-laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for laying draft by-laws before the corporation?

    <p>The Commissioner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of CHAPTER XVIII?

    <p>To specify the punishment for certain offences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the property of abolished Municipalities and Local Authorities in extended suburbs?

    <p>It is vested in the Corporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the power to repeal by-laws?

    <p>The Central or State Government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 469?

    <p>To provide for exhibiting by-laws to be open to inspection and not to be injured</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the power granted to the Commissioner under Section 413?

    <p>To enter and inspect places where slaughter of animals or sale of flesh is suspected to be contrary to the provisions of this Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 421?

    <p>To prevent the spread of dangerous diseases by requiring information to be given of their existence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is prohibited under Section 423?

    <p>The use of water likely to cause dangerous disease for drinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 426A?

    <p>To require the disinfection of second-hand clothing and bedding before being brought into Brihan Mumbai</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 427?

    <p>To establish a place for disinfection of infected articles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the penalty for possessing food that appears to be diseased, unsound, or unwholesome or unfit for human food under Section 417B?

    <p>Both imprisonment and fine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 435?

    <p>To register places for the disposal of the dead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is prohibited under Section 428?

    <p>Persons suffering from dangerous diseases from entering a public conveyance without notifying the same</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be revoked according to the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>Licences and written permissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the Commissioner serve notices on owners of premises and other persons?

    <p>By posting a notice on the premises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What power does the Commissioner have under Section 488?

    <p>To enter any premises for inspection, survey or execution of necessary work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be recovered by the Commissioner under Section 491?

    <p>Expenses of removals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is also liable for payment of expenses if the defaulter is the owner of premises?

    <p>The occupier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are expenses recoverable under this Act?

    <p>On demand, and if not paid, as an arrear of property tax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be executed by the Commissioner in certain cases?

    <p>Works required by the Municipality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be proved by a written document under the Commissioner's signature?

    <p>Consent and permissions of the Commissioner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Schedule A in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>To repeal enactments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Schedule G-1 in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>To specify the theatre tax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Schedule H in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>To specify the articles liable to payment of octroi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Schedule J in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>To describe the form of warrant of distress or attachment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Schedule K in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>To specify the form of inventory and notice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Schedule S in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>To specify the drainage completion certificate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Schedule X in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>To specify the description of the property held by the Improvement Trust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Schedule BB in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act?

    <p>To specify the rules regulating the form of accounts relating to improvement schemes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who determines the amount of expenses or compensation in cases of dispute?

    <p>The Chief Judge of the Small Cause Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the remedy of an owner of a building or land against an occupier who prevents them from complying with any provisions of this Act?

    <p>Proceedings before the Chief Judge of the Small Cause Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can execute required work and recover expenses from the owner in default?

    <p>The Occupier of the premises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 499?

    <p>In default of owner, the occupier of any premises may execute required work and recover expenses from the owner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can sue for recovery of expenses or compensation?

    <p>The person liable for expenses or compensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the power of the State Government according to Section 520?

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    Who can be deemed to be public servants?

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    What is the purpose of Section 523?

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    Who has the power to issue directions to Corporation in emergency arising out of scarcity of water?

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    Who can arrest offenders against this Act in certain cases?

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    What is considered a 'dwelling' according to the text?

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    What does 'public securities' include?

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    What is included in the definition of 'land'?

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    What is a 'building' according to the text?

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    What is included in the definition of 'water-work'?

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    What does 'tax' include?

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    What is a 'vehicle' according to the text?

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    What is meant by a 'sweetmeat shop'?

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    What is included in the definition of a 'market'?

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    What is meant by 'the Brihan Mumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking'?

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    Who is the General Manager?

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    What is the Wards Committee?

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    What is the Finance Commission?

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    Who is the Mayor of the Corporation?

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    What is included in the definition of 'the Brihan Mumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking'?

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    What does “Assembly roll” refer to?

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    Who is considered an 'owner' in the context of this document?

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    Which article of the Indian Constitution deems certain castes as 'Scheduled Castes' in Maharashtra?

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    What is the role of a 'licensed plumber' as defined in the document?

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    What is the definition of 'Small Cause Court'?

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    Who constitutes the 'State Election Commission'?

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    What is a 'house-gully' primarily used for?

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    Which term describes a passage the public has had uninterrupted access to for twenty years?

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    What includes highways, causeways, bridges, viaducts, and arches?

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    What does the term 'nuisance' refer to?

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    Study Notes

    The Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act

    Preliminary

    • The Act has a preamble and contents
    • It consists of chapters, sections, and definitions of terms

    The Municipal Constitution

    • Municipal Authorities include the Municipal Corporation
    • The Corporation has a composition and reserved seats
    • The duration of the Corporation is specified, with a term of office for Councillors
    • Casual vacancies are filled up according to the Act

    Qualifications and Disqualifications of Voters and Councillors

    • Persons qualified to vote are specified
    • Qualifications for election as a Councillor at a ward election are mentioned
    • Disqualifications for being a Councillor are outlined
    • A person becoming disqualified ceases to be a Councillor

    Municipal Election Roll

    • Brihan Mumbai is divided into single-member wards
    • A municipal election roll is prepared for each ward
    • Right to vote is specified
    • Elections of Councillors are governed by the Act

    Elections of Councillors

    • Date of election is specified
    • Candidates must be nominated
    • Deposit by candidates is required
    • Polling stations and voting procedures are outlined
    • Provisions for contested ward elections are mentioned

    Proceedings of the Corporation

    • Provisions regulate the Corporation's proceedings
    • Power to order withdrawal of member is specified
    • Mayor and Deputy Mayor are elected
    • Leader of Opposition and Leader of the House are recognized
    • Honoraria, fees, and allowances are specified for Councillors

    Committees

    • Consultative Committees for special purposes are appointed
    • Special Committees of the Corporation are established
    • Sub-Committees of the Improvements Committee are appointed
    • Primary Education Consultative Committee is established
    • Committee may be appointed for other educational purposes
    • Hospital Committee is established
    • Standing Committee is constituted
    • Members of the Standing Committee are appointed and retire by rotation
    • Casual vacancies in the Standing Committee are filled up according to the Act

    Standing Committee

    • Each Standing Committee continues in office until a new Committee is appointed

    Improvements Committee

    • The Improvements Committee is constituted for the purpose of carrying out the improvement of the city
    • The Committee is constituted as per the provisions of the Act
    • Members of the Improvements Committee are appointed and retire by rotation
    • A Chairman of the Improvements Committee is appointed
    • Casual vacancies in the Improvements Committee are filled up as per the provisions
    • The Improvements Committee continues in office till a new Committee is appointed
    • The proceedings of the Improvements Committee are regulated as per the provisions

    Brihan Mumbai Electric Supply and Transport Committee

    • The Brihan Mumbai Electric Supply and Transport Committee is constituted with a specific term of office for its Members
    • Members of the Committee are disqualified under certain circumstances
    • Casual vacancies in the Committee are filled up as per the provisions
    • The Chairman of the Committee is appointed
    • The Committee holds meetings and Members are entitled to fees for attendance
    • The Committee can form Sub-Committees

    Education Committee

    • The Education Committee is constituted with specific Members appointed at a specific time
    • Members of the Education Committee are disqualified under certain circumstances
    • A Chairman of the Education Committee is appointed
    • Members of the Education Committee retire by rotation
    • Casual vacancies in the Education Committee are filled up as per the provisions
    • Each Education Committee continues in office till a new Committee is appointed
    • The Education Committee can act notwithstanding default, etc., in the appointment of members
    • The Committee holds meetings and the Municipal Commissioner and Education Officer have the right to be present
    • The Committee can appoint Sub-Committees

    Constitution of Wards Committees

    • Section 50: Provisions regarding validity of proceedings
    • Section 51: Vacancy in Corporation or in any Committee not to invalidate their proceedings
    • Section 52: Proceedings of Corporation, etc. not vitiated by disqualification, etc. of Members thereof
    • Section 53: Proceedings of meetings to be deemed to be good and valid until the contrary is proved
    • Section 53A: Exercise of powers and discharge of duties of any Committee by corporation
    • Section 53B: Removal of Chairman or Deputy Chairman of Committees
    • Section 54: Appointment of the Commissioner
    • Section 54A: Appointment of the Director
    • Section 55: Appointment of a Deputy Municipal Commissioner

    Functions of Commissioners and Other Officers

    • Section 56: Functions of the Director and a Deputy Commissioner
    • Section 56A: Appointment of Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Improvements)
    • Section 56B: Functions of the Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Improvements)
    • Section 57: Salary of the Commissioner
    • Section 58: Remuneration of the Director and a Deputy Commissioner
    • Section 58A: Remuneration of the Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Improvements)

    Disqualifications and Leave

    • Section 59: Grant of leave of absence to the Commissioner, Director or Deputy Commissioner
    • Section 60: Commissioner, Director and Deputy Commissioner not to be interested in any contract with the Corporation
    • Section 60A: Appointment of General Manager
    • Section 60B: Leave of absence to General Manager
    • Section 60C: Disqualifications of General Manager
    • Section 60D: Appointment of Chief Accounts Officer

    Duties and Powers of Municipal Authorities

    • Section 61: Matters to be provided for by the Corporation
    • Section 62: Corporation to provide a monthly sum to State Government for maintaining certain Medical Institutions in Mumbai
    • Section 62A: Fees to be charged by the Corporation in public hospitals and dispensaries
    • Section 62B: Extent of benefit to Corporation by change in policy of State Government in regard to their liability in respect of primary education

    Other Provisions

    • Section 63: Matters which may be provided for by the Corporation at their discretion
    • Section 63A: Performance of functions by agencies
    • Section 63B: Environment Status Report
    • Section 64: Functions of the several municipal authorities
    • Section 64A: Citizens Charter
    • Section 64B: Delegation of powers

    Contracts

    • Section 65: Corporation may call for extracts from proceedings, etc., from committee
    • Section 66: Corporation may require the Mayor to produce documents and furnish returns, reports, etc.
    • Section 66A: Right to ask questions
    • Section 66B: Discussion on urgent public matters
    • Section 66C: Asking statement from Commissioner
    • Section 67: Exercise of powers to be subject to sanction by Corporation of the necessary expenditure
    • Section 68: Delegation of powers of Municipal Authority of the Commissioner
    • Section 68A: [Deleted]
    • Section 68AA: Government officers may be empowered to exercise certain powers, etc. of the Commissioner

    Other Provisions

    • Section 69: Power to the Commissioner to execute contracts on behalf of the Corporation
    • Section 70: Mode of executing contracts
    • Section 71: Contract not binding on the Corporation unless executed as prescribed in section 70
    • Section 72: Tenders to be invited for contracts involving expenditure exceeding three lakhs rupees
    • Section 72A: Power to execute contract with unemployed Engineers
    • Section 73: Security when to be taken for performance of contract
    • Section 73-1A: Saving of contracts under Chapter XVI-A

    Revenue and Expenditure

    • The Municipal Fund is constituted according to Section 111 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act.
    • The State Government provides an annual grant from the proceeds of entertainment duty, as per Section 111A.
    • The Commissioner is responsible for receiving payments and lodging them in a bank, as per Section 112.
    • The fund can only be drawn against with a budget grant, with exceptions, as per Section 115.
    • A portion of the municipal fund can be deposited with a bank or agency outside of Mumbai, if convenient, as per Section 114.

    Special Funds

    • The Consolidated Water Supply and Sewerage Disposal Loan Fund, as per Section 119A, and the Water and Sewerage Fund, as per Section 119B, can be constituted.
    • The Fines Fund, as per Section 120, and the Welfare Fund, as per Section 120A, can be constituted.
    • The Corporation can create special funds with approval, as per Section 121.

    Accounts

    • The Commissioner is responsible for preparing annual administration reports and statements of accounts, as per Section 124.
    • Accounts are kept in prescribed forms by the Standing Committee, as per Section 123.
    • Separate proforma accounts are kept by the Commissioner, as per Section 123A.
    • Accounts are kept in respect of primary education, as per Section 123C.

    Annual Budget Estimate

    • The Commissioner prepares estimates of expenditure and income, as per Section 125.
    • Budget estimates are classified into different heads, as per Section 125A.
    • The Commissioner prepares budget estimates, as per Section 126.
    • The General Manager prepares estimates of expenditure and income of the Brihan Mumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking, as per Section 126A.
    • The Education Committee prepares budget estimates, as per Section 126D.

    Municipal Taxation

    • Municipal taxes are defined, as per Section 139.
    • Property taxes are leviable on rateable value or capital value, as per Section 140.
    • Property taxes consist of different components, as per Section 139A.
    • Water taxes are levied on certain premises, as per Section 141.
    • Sewerage taxes are levied on certain premises, as per Section 142.
    • General taxes are levied on certain premises, as per Section 143.

    Property Taxes

    • Primary responsibility for property taxes rests on the owner, as per Section 146.
    • Apportionment of responsibility for property taxes is done when premises are let or sub-let, as per Section 147.
    • Notice of transfer of premises is required, as per Section 149.
    • Notice of the erection of a new building or demolition of a building is required, as per Section 152.
    • Valuation of property is done by the Commissioner, as per Section 154.
    • Rateable value or capital value is determined, as per Section 154A.
    • An assessment book is maintained, as per Section 156.
    • The assessment book is open to inspection, as per Section 161.
    • Complaints against valuations can be filed, as per Section 163.

    Special Provisions

    • There are special provisions concerning water and sewerage taxes and charges.
    • These provisions include rules for water taxes and charges, sewerage taxes and charges, and amendment thereof.

    Refund of Taxes

    • Refund of water tax and sewerage tax is obtainable under certain conditions.
    • Refund is not claimable unless notice of vacancy is given to the Commissioner.
    • Application for refund must be made in accordance with the prescribed procedure.

    Tax on Dogs

    • There is a tax on dogs.
    • The tax is levied under Section 191A of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act.
    • The tax is governed by specific provisions, including licensing and control measures.

    Theatre Tax

    • There is a tax on cinemas, theatres, circuses, carnivals, and other performances or shows.
    • The tax is levied under Section 191E of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act.
    • The tax is payable by the person liable to pay it, and returns must be filed accordingly.

    Octroi

    • Octroi is a tax levied on the importation of certain goods.
    • The tax is levied under Section 192 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act.
    • There are exemptions and refunds available under certain conditions.

    Education Cess

    • There is an education cess levied under Section 195E of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act.
    • The cess is payable to the Corporation in lieu of the education cess by the State Government.

    Street Tax

    • There is a street tax levied under Section 195G of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act.

    Supplementary Taxation

    • Any tax imposable under the Act may be increased by way of supplementary taxation.
    • This is governed by Section 196 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act.

    Collection of Taxes

    • Property taxes are payable half-yearly in advance.
    • Octroi is payable on demand.
    • Rebate is available for advance payment of tax.

    Drains and Drainage Works

    • Municipal drains are under the control of the Commissioner.
    • Drains are to be constructed and kept in repair by the Commissioner.
    • There are powers for making drains, alterations, and discontinuance of drains.
    • Connections with municipal drains must be made in conformity with the Act.

    Appeals against Valuations and Taxes

    • Appeals may be made against valuations and taxes.
    • Appeals may be made to the High Court.
    • Certain provisions have overriding effect.

    Disposal of Sewerage

    • The Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888, regulates the disposal of sewerage, including the appointment of places for emptying drains and the provision of means for disposal.
    • Water-closets, privies, and urinals must be constructed according to specific regulations.

    Water-Supply

    • The corporation is responsible for supplying water to the city and managing and maintaining municipal water-works.
    • Powers are granted to access and inspect municipal water-works, and to carry water-mains and construct tunnels.
    • Fire-hydrants must be provided, and buildings and other structures must not be erected over municipal water-mains without permission.

    Regulation of Streets

    • Public streets are vested in the corporation, and the Commissioner has powers to manage and maintain them.
    • New public streets may be constructed, and the Commissioner has powers to require the setting back of buildings to the regular line of the street.
    • Private streets must be laid out according to specific regulations, and the Commissioner may declare them public streets.

    Building Regulation

    • Notices must be given to the Commissioner before erecting a building or making additions to a building.
    • Plans and additional information may be required, and the Commissioner may approve or disapprove the building or work.
    • Buildings must be constructed according to specific regulations, including provisions for structure, materials, and means of egress.

    City Improvement

    • The corporation has powers to make improvement schemes, which may include the acquisition of land and the execution of building operations.
    • Improvement schemes must be approved by the corporation and the State Government, and the Commissioner may apply for sanction to the scheme.

    Police Accommodation Schemes

    • The corporation has powers to make police accommodation schemes, which may include the acquisition of land and the execution of building operations.

    Clearance Areas

    • The corporation has powers to declare an area to be a clearance area, and to acquire land and demolish buildings.
    • Clearance orders may be made, and the corporation may acquire land surrounded by or adjoining a clearance area.

    Re-Development Areas

    • The corporation has powers to declare an area to be a re-development area, and to acquire land and execute building operations.
    • Re-development plans must be approved by the corporation and the State Government.

    Provision of Housing Accommodation

    • The corporation has powers to provide housing accommodation for the poorer classes, including the acquisition of land and the execution of building operations.
    • Mode of provision of accommodation, and power of Commissioner to acquire land for housing accommodation.

    Land Acquisition

    • The Land Acquisition Act applies to the acquisition of land otherwise than by agreement, and special provisions are made for determination by a special tribunal and compensation.

    Levy of Betterment Charges

    • Betterment charges may be levied in clearance and re-development areas, and the method of calculating the charge and procedure for determining the charge are specified.

    Building Loans

    • The corporation has powers to grant loans for building purposes, including the power to make advances for the purpose of increasing housing accommodation.

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    Licensing of Surveyors and Plumbers

    • Section 355: Grant of licenses to surveyors and plumbers
    • Section 356: Regulations may be prescribed for guidance of licenses to surveyors and plumbers
    • Section 357: Fees and charges of licensed plumbers to be prescribed by the Standing Committee
    • Section 358: Licensed plumber to be bound to execute work properly

    Municipal Fire-Brigade

    • Section 359: Maintenance of firemen and of necessary fire-engines, etc.
    • Section 360: Power to make regulations for fire-brigade
    • Section 361: Powers of chief officer of fire-brigade at a fire
    • Section 362: Police and municipal officers and servants to aid the fire-brigade
    • Section 363: Damages done by fire-brigade to be deemed damaged by fire
    • Section 364: Reports of fires to be submitted

    Sanitary Provisions

    • Scavenging and Cleansing:
      • Section 365: Commissioner to provide for cleansing of streets and removal of refuse
      • Section 366: Refuse, etc., to be the property of the Corporation
      • Section 367: Provision and appointment of receptacles, depots, and places for refuse, etc.
      • Section 368: Duty of owners and occupiers to collect and deposit dust, etc.
    • Section 369: Provision may be made by Commissioner for collection, etc., of excrementitious and polluted matter
    • Section 370: Collection and removal of excrementitious and polluted matter when to be provided for by occupiers
    • Section 371: Halalkhor's duties in certain cases may not be discharged by private individuals without the Commissioner's permission
    • Section 372: Prohibition of various activities related to refuse, etc.
    • Section 373: Presumptions as to offender under clause (e) of section 372

    Inspection and Sanitary Regulation of Premises

    • Section 374: Power to inspect premises for sanitary purposes
    • Section 375: Cleansing and lime washing of any building may be required
    • Section 375A: Removal of building materials from any premises may be required
    • Section 376: Abandoned or unoccupied premises
    • Section 377: Neglected premises
    • Section 377A: Nuisance arising from defective roof
    • Section 378: Buildings or rooms in buildings unfit for human habitation
    • Section 378A: Power to require repair of insanitary buildings
    • Section 378B: Power to order demolition of insanitary building
    • Section 378C: Procedure where demolition order made
    • Section 378D: Regulations to determine the fitness of a building
    • Section 378E: Power to order demolition of obstructive building
    • Section 378F: Effect of order for demolition of obstructive building
    • Section 378G: Compensation for acquiring obstructive building recoverable in certain cases as improvement expenses
    • Section 378H: Appeal against demolition orders
    • Section 378I: Prohibition of back-to-back buildings

    Other Provisions

    • Section 379: Power of Commissioner to call for statement of accommodation
    • Section 379A: Overcrowded dwellings
    • Section 380: Insanitary huts and sheds
    • Section 381: Filling in of pools, etc., which are a nuisance
    • Section 381A: Permissions for new well, etc.
    • Section 381B: Prohibition of mosquito breeding in collection of water on any land
    • Section 382: Dangerous quarrying may be stopped
    • Section 383: Removal and trimming of trees, shrubs, and hedges
    • Section 384: Prohibition as to keeping animals
    • Section 384A: Stabling animals or storing grain in dwelling houses may be prohibited
    • Section 385: Removal of carcasses of dead animals
    • Section 386: Places for public bathing, etc., to be fixed by the Commissioner
    • Section 387: Regulation of use of public bathing places, etc.
    • Section 388: Prohibition of bathing, etc., contrary to order or regulation
    • Section 389: Prohibition of corruption of water by steeping therein animal or other matter, etc.

    Regulation of Factories, Trades, etc.

    • Section 390: Factory, etc., not to be newly established without permission of the Commissioner
    • Section 391: Furnaces used in trade or manufacture to consume their own smoke
    • Section 392: Sanitary regulation of factories, etc.
    • Section 393: Prohibition of use of steam-whistle or steam-trumpet without permission of the Commissioner
    • Section 394: Certain articles or animals not to be kept and certain trades, processes, and operations not to be carried on, without a license
    • Section 394A: Power to prohibit the keeping of certain articles of dangerous character in certain premises or areas
    • Section 395: Prohibition of corruption of water by chemicals, etc.
    • Section 396: Power of inspection, etc., of premises where licensable articles are kept or trade, process, or operation carried on or where prohibited articles are kept

    Maintenance and Regulation of Markets and Slaughter-houses

    • Section 398: What to be deemed municipal markets and slaughter-houses
    • Section 399: Provisions of new municipal markets and slaughter-houses
    • Section 400: Municipal markets and slaughter-houses may be closed
    • Section 401: Prohibition of sale in a municipal market without license of Commissioner
    • Section 402: Opening of new private markets
    • Section 403: Private markets not to be kept or permitted to be kept open and no place to be used or permitted to be used as slaughter-houses, without license
    • Section 404: Prohibition of sale in unauthorised private markets
    • Section 405: Provision for requiring private market building and slaughter-houses to be properly paved and drained
    • Section 406: Regulations to be framed for markets and slaughter-houses
    • Section 407: Levy of stallages, rents, and fees in municipal markets and slaughter-houses
    • Section 407A: Removal of live cattle, sheep, goats, or swine from any municipal slaughter-house, market, or premises

    Licensing of Butchers, etc.

    • Section 411: Butchers and persons who sell or supply the flesh of animals to be licensed
    • Section 412: Prohibition of import of cattle, etc., into Brihan Mumbai without permission
    • Section 412A: License required for dealing in milk, etc.

    Prevention of Spread of Dangerous Diseases

    • Section 421: Information to be given of existence of dangerous disease or continuous pyrexia of unknown origin
    • Section 422: Any place may at any time be inspected for the purpose of preventing the spread of dangerous disease
    • Section 423: Prohibition of use for drinking of water likely to cause dangerous disease
    • Section 424: Commissioner may order removal of patient to hospital
    • Section 425: Disinfection of buildings, etc.
    • Section 426: Destruction of huts and sheds, when necessary
    • Section 426A: Second-hand clothing and bedding not to be brought into Brihan Mumbai without informing Commissioner and getting them inspected

    Vital Statistics

    • Section 442: Appointment of registrars
    • Section 443: Registrars to reside in the respective districts
    • Section 444: Register-books to be supplied
    • Section 445: Registrars to inform themselves of all births and deaths

    The Brihan Mumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking

    • Section 460A: Management of Undertaking by General Manager
    • Section 460B: Power of access to works
    • Section 460C: Power of carrying, renewing, and repairing works
    • Section 460F: Reservation of power over streets of Bombay Gas Co. Ltd.
    • Section 460G: Restriction on building and other acts interfering with works of the undertaking

    Penalties

    • Section 471: Certain offenses punishable with fine
    • Section 472: Continuing offenses
    • Section 473: Offences punishable under the Penal Code
    • Section 474: Punishment for acquiring share or interest in contract, etc., with the corporation
    • Section 474A: Penalty for obstructing lawful exercise of powers under Chapter V-A

    Licenses and Permissions

    • Licenses and written permissions may be granted with specified conditions and fees
    • Licenses and written permissions may be revoked, and the grantee will be deemed to be without a license or written permission
    • Grantees are bound to produce their license or written permission

    Public Notices and Advertisements

    • Public notices must be made known in a specific manner
    • Advertisements must be made in a specific manner
    • The consent of the Commissioner, General Manager, etc. may be proved by a written document under their signature

    Service of Notices, etc.

    • Notices, etc. must be served by specific individuals
    • Service may be affected on owners of premises and other persons in a specific manner
    • The Commissioner may call for information as to ownership of premises

    Power of Entry

    • The Commissioner, etc. may enter any premises for purposes of inspection, survey, or execution of necessary work
    • The Commissioner may evict persons summarily in certain cases

    Enforcement of Orders

    • Works, etc. that any person is required to execute may be executed by the Commissioner at that person's cost
    • Expenses recoverable under this Act are payable on demand and may be recovered as an arrear of property tax
    • In default of the owner, the occupier may be liable for payment of expenses

    Improvement Expenses

    • Expenses may be declared to be improvement expenses
    • Improvement expenses are payable by the owner
    • Redemption of charge for improvement expenses is possible
    • Instalments due under sections 493 and 495 may be recovered

    Payment of Compensation

    • Compensation for damages may be paid by the Commissioner or General Manager
    • Compensation to be paid by offenders against this Act for any damage caused by them
    • Disputes related to expenses or compensation may be determined by the Chief Judge of the Small Cause Court

    Proceedings before the Chief Judge of the Small Cause Court

    • Disputes may be determined by the Chief Judge of the Small Cause Court
    • Amount of expenses or compensation may be determined by the Chief Judge of the Small Cause Court
    • Expenses or compensation awarded by the Chief Judge of the Small Cause Court may be recovered

    Proceedings before Magistrates

    • Cognizance of offences
    • Appointment of Presidency Magistrates
    • Limitation of time within which complaints of offences punishable under this Act shall be entertained

    Arrest of Offenders

    • Offenders against this Act may be arrested by police officers in certain cases
    • Offences under specific sections are cognizable and bailable or non-bailable

    Control

    • Power to State Government to provide for performance of duties in default of any municipal authority
    • Power to the State Government to enforce repair, etc., of Vehar water-works
    • Expenses of measures enforced under sections 518 and 519 how to be recovered

    Supplemental Provisions

    • Councillors, etc. to be deemed to be public servants
    • Power of State Government to accord previous sanction
    • Co-operation of Police
    • Computation of time and measurement of distances

    Definitions

    • “the city” refers to the area specified in Part I of Schedule A to the Greater Bombay Laws and the Bombay High Court (Declaration of Limits) Act, 1945.
    • “extended suburbs” means the area specified in Part IV of Schedule A to the Greater Bombay Laws and the Bombay High Court (Declaration of Limits) Act, 1945.
    • “Brihan Mumbai” means the area specified in Parts I, II, and III of Schedule A to the Greater Bombay Laws and the Bombay High Court (Declaration of Limits) Act, 1945.
    • “the suburbs” means the area specified in Part II and III of Schedule A to the Greater Bombay Laws and the Bombay High Court (Declaration of Limits) Act, 1945.

    Corporation and Officials

    • “the corporation” means the Municipal Corporation of Brihan Mumbai constituted or deemed to have been constituted under this Act.
    • “Councillor” means a person duly elected as a member of the Corporation and includes a nominated Councillor who does not have the right to vote or get elected as a Mayor.
    • “Commission” means the Public Service Commission constituted for the State of Bombay under the Constitution of India.
    • “Commissioner” means the Municipal Commissioner for Brihan Mumbai appointed under section 54, and includes an Additional Municipal Commissioner and an acting Commissioner.

    Officers and Officials

    • “Deputy Commissioner” means a Deputy Municipal Commissioner appointed under section 55 and includes an acting Deputy Commissioner and an Additional Deputy Municipal Commissioner.
    • “Director” means the Director (Engineering Services and Projects) appointed under section 54A.
    • “Designated Officer” means an officer designated under sub-section (1) of section 351.
    • “Police Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Police for Brihan Mumbai.

    Elections and Representation

    • “election” means an election to fill a seat or seats of a Councillor or Councillors under this Act.
    • “Assembly constituency” means a constituency provided by law for the purpose of elections to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, or any part thereof, which is for the time being comprised in Brihan Mumbai.
    • “Assembly roll” means the electoral roll prepared for any Assembly Constituency in accordance with the provisions of the Representation of the Peoples Act, 1950.

    Other Definitions

    • “Scheduled Castes” means such castes, races, or tribes, or parts of, or groups within, such castes, races, or tribes as are deemed to be Scheduled Castes in relation to the State of Maharashtra under article 341 of the Constitution of India.
    • “Scheduled Tribes” means such tribes or tribal communities, or parts of, or groups within, such tribes or tribal communities as are deemed to be Scheduled Tribes in relation to the State of Maharashtra under article 342 of the Constitution of India.
    • “Small Cause Court” means the Court of Small Causes of Bombay.
    • “State Election Commission” means the State Election Commission consisting of the State Election Commissioner appointed in accordance with the provisions of clause (1) of article 243-K of the Constitution of India.
    • “owner” means the person who receives the rent of the premises, or who would be entitled to receive the rent therein, and includes an agent or trustee, a receiver, sequestrator, or manager appointed by any court of competent jurisdiction.

    Infrastructure and Amenities

    • “land” includes land which is being built upon or is built upon, or covered with water, benefits to arise out of land, things attached to the earth, or permanently fastened to anything attached to the earth, and rights created by legislative enactment over any street.
    • “building” includes a house, out-house, stable, shed, hut, tank, and every other such structure, whether of masonry, bricks, wood, mud, metal, or any other material.
    • “tenement” means a building or a part of a building, other than a temporary building or a part thereof, let or intended to be let or occupied separately.
    • “water-work” includes a lake, stream, spring, well, pump, reservoir, cistern, tank, tunnel, duct, whether covered or open, sluice, main pipe, culvert, engine, and any machinery, land, building, or thing for supplying or used for supplying water.
    • “drain” includes a sewer, pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, and any other device for carrying of sewage, offensive matter, polluted water, sullage, waste water, rainwater, or sub-soil water, and any ejectors, compressed air mains, sealed sewage mains, and special machinery or apparatus for raising, collecting, expelling, or removing sewage or offensive matter to the sewage outfall.

    Public Health and Sanitation

    • “house-gully” means a passage or strip of land constructed, set apart, or utilized for the purpose of serving as a drain or of affording access to a privy, urinal, cesspool, or other receptacle for filthy or polluted matter.
    • “nuisance” includes any act, omission, place, or thing which causes or is likely to cause injury, danger, annoyance, or offence to the sense of sight, smelling, or hearing, or which is or may be dangerous to life or injurious to health or property.
    • “dangerous disease” means cholera and any endemic, epidemic, or infectious disease by which the life of man is endangered.

    Miscellaneous

    • “official year” means the year commencing on the first day of April.
    • “public holiday” means a day or other period of time on or during which by an order of the State Government published in the Official Gazette, Government offices in the city are closed.
    • “bakehouse” means any place in which are baked bread, biscuits, or confectionery, from the baking or selling of which a profit is derived.
    • “eating-house” means any premises to which the public are admitted and where any kind of food is prepared or supplied for consumption on the premises for the profit or gain of any person owning or having an interest in or managing such premises.
    • “market” includes any place where persons assemble for the sale of or for the purpose of exposing for sale, meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, animals, intended for human food or any other articles of human food whatsoever, with or without the consent of the owner of such place, notwithstanding that there may be no common regulation of the concourse of buyers and sellers and whether or not any control is exercised over the business of or the persons frequenting the market by the owner of the place or any other person.
    • “the Brihan Mumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking” means all undertakings acquired, organised, constructed, maintained, extended, managed or conducted by the corporation for the purpose of providing tramways, trackless trams, or mechanically propelled transport facilities for the conveyance of the public or for the purpose of supplying electrical energy to the public.

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